Magdalena Hlengwa
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Magdalena Hlengwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1951 |
| Party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| Spouse | Dalton Hlengwa |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Magdalena Duduzile Hlengwa (born 21 November 1951) is a South African politician who served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from May 2019 until May 2024. Hlengwa is a member of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
Hlengwa was born on 21 November 1951 in Melmoth in the former Natal Province.[1] Her mother was a housewife, while her father worked on the railway.[1] Her mother was also from the Biyela clan. Hlengwa matriculated from Masibumbane High School in Ulundi. She trained as a nurse but her family did not approve of her working late-night shifts, so she then worked as a teacher.[1]
Between 1998 and 2011, Hlengwa was principal of Zalizwi Primary School in Ulundi.[1]
Parliamentary career
In 2019, Hlengwa stood for election to the South African National Assembly as 5th on the Inkatha Freedom Party's regional list.[2] At the May election, Hlengwa won a seat in the National Assembly.[2] Hlengwa received her committee assignments on 27 June 2019.[2]
Hlengwa was not ranked high enough on the IFP list to be turned to parliament following the 2024 general election.[3]
Committee assignments
- Portfolio Committee on Health[2]
- Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities[2]