Eugene Johnson (politician)
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Councillor Eugene Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council | |
| Assumed office 26 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gary van Niekerk |
| Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay | |
| In office 22 November 2021 – 21 September 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nqaba Bhanga |
| Succeeded by | Retief Odendaal |
| Personal details | |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Fort Hare |
| Profession | Businesswoman Politician |
Eugene Johnson is a South African politician and businesswoman who has served as the speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council since May 2023. She served as the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality from 2021 until 2022. She had previously served as a councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay from 2005 to 2010. Johnson is a member of the African National Congress.
Johnson obtained a certificate in local governance, law and public administration from the University of Fort Hare. In 2020, she obtained a matric certificate at the age of 60.[1]
Career
A member of the African National Congress, she served as a councillor on the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality council from 2005 to 2010. Johnson is a businesswoman by profession. Before she was elected mayor, she was a consultant for the Swedish-funded non-profit organisation, Ubutjebi Trust, on urban development and human settlements in the city.[2] She has over 20 years' of experience in governance and has been a member of the National Economic Development and Labour Council.[3]