Mbali Hlophe
Mbali Dawn Hlophe is a South African politician. She has served as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the Gauteng government since 30 May 2019. A member of the African National Congress, she has been a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature since 22 May 2019.
Mbali Hlophe | |
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 Hlophe at her swearing-in on 30 May 2019 | |
| Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| Premier | David Makhura |
| Preceded by | Faith Mazibuko |
| Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mbali Dawn Hlophe Soweto, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Education | Parktown Girls High School |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Hlophe was born in Soweto in South Africa's former Transvaal Province. Her father worked as a priest at the Old Apostolic Church.[1] She matriculated from Parktown Girls High School and studied at the University of the Witwatersrand.[1]
Political career
Hlophe served as the president of the student representative council at Wits.[1] She was also a member of the provincial executive committee of the African National Congress Youth League for two consecutive terms and its spokesperson.[1]
At the general election held on 8 May 2019, she was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature as an ANC representative, and was sworn in as an MPL on 22 May.[2] On 29 May, premier David Makhura announced his executive council. Hlophe was appointed MEC responsible for the provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.[3][4] She was sworn in the following day.
References
- Dlamini, Penwell (10 June 2019). "Sport MEC Mbali Hlophe is still fighting for downtrodden, voiceless". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- Goba, Nep (22 May 2019). "Former mayors Parks Tau, Kgosientso Ramokgopa head to the legislature". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- Lindeque, Mia. "Gauteng Premier Makhura names his new Cabinet". EWN. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- Mthethwa, Ayanda (29 May 2019). "Makhura goes for a younger mix as Gauteng opposition cries foul on some appointments". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
External links
- Mbali Dawn Hlophe at People's Assembly