Age, Biography and Wiki
Zweli Mkhize was born on 2 February, 1956 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, is a South African politician. Discover Zweli Mkhize's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
| Popular As |
Zwelini Lawrence Mkhize |
| Occupation |
Doctor
politician
anti-apartheid activist |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
2 February 1956 |
| Birthday |
2 February |
| Birthplace |
Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, Natal
Union of South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa |
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 68 years old group.
Zweli Mkhize Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Zweli Mkhize height not available right now. We will update Zweli Mkhize's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Zweli Mkhize's Wife?
His wife is May Mashego
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
May Mashego |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Naledi
Nokulinda
Dedani |
Zweli Mkhize Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Zweli Mkhize worth at the age of 68 years old? Zweli Mkhize’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated
Zweli Mkhize's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Zweli Mkhize Social Network
Timeline
On 27 February 2018, Mkhize became the new minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, succeeding Des van Rooyen. He assumed the post of Health minister on 30 May 2019.
On 18 December 2017, ANC Gauteng secretary Paul Mashatile was elected the new Treasurer General of the African National Congress at the 54th National conference.
In September 2017, Zweli Mkhize announced that he will accept the nomination to be the next President of the African National Congress at their December conference.
On 22 August 2013 Zweli Mkhize stepped down as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal stating, "After considering the workload associated with my two responsibilities, I have come to the conclusion that I need to spend more time fulfilling my responsibilities as the treasurer-general of the African National Congress." Mkhize would be based at ANC headquarters Luthuli House in Johannesburg full-time as from 1 September.
Mkhize was elected as Treasurer General of ANC at the party's 53rd National Conference in December 2012. This post required the officeholder to work out of "Luthuli House," the ANC Headquarters as stated in the ANC Constitution 12.11 "Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General and the Treasurer General shall be full-time functionaries of the ANC."
He was chosen on 30 April 2009 to be the ANC candidate for Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. He was elected by the provincial legislature on 6 May after he defeated the DA's John Steenhuisen for the post. Mkhize received 68 votes compared to Steenhuisen's 7.
He served as the chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal since 2009 until 2017.
He was elected the provincial chairperson of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal in 2008. He was re-elected to a second term as chair in 2012.
In 2004, Mkhize was appointed the MEC for Finance and Economic Development in KwaZulu-Natal, whilst serving as the chairperson of the ANC's National Education and Health subcommittee.
After the 1994 election, Mkhize was appointed as the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for health in 1994. He held the post for a decade, consequently becoming longest-serving health MEC in the country.
Upon his return to South Africa in 1991, Mkhize began serving the African National Congress as a member of its national health secretariat.
Dr Zwelini Lawrence Mkhize (born 2 February 1956) is a South African doctor, legislator and politician who currently serves as the Minister of Health, appointed on 30 May 2019. He previously served as the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 2018 to 2019. He was the 5th Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 2009 to 2013. Mkhize is a member of the African National Congress and was the party's Treasurer-General between 2012 and 2017.
Zwelini Mkhize was born on 2 February 1956 in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg. He is the fifth child in a family of seven children. He completed his degree in medicine at the University of Natal at the age of 26. He completed his internship at the McCord Hospital in 1983. Mkhize found employment at the Edendale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg the following year. He was forced into exile in Swaziland but later settled in Zimbabwe. He returned to South Africa in 1991, and soon worked for the Themba Hospital in the former Eastern Transvaal.
