Thembeni Mthethwa
South African politician (born 1960)
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Thembeni Petty kaMadlopha-Mthethwa (born 6 January 1980) is a South African politician from KwaZulu-Natal. A member of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), she is Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal.
Thembeni Mthethwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council for Agriculture and Rural Development | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Thami Ntuli |
| Preceded by | Super Zuma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1960 |
| Party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
Life and career
Mthethwa was born on 6 January 1960.[1] Before joining the provincial legislature, she was the mayor of Jozini in KwaZulu-Natal.[2][3] She has since represented the IFP in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature over several consecutive parliamentary terms, gaining election in May 2014[4] and May 2019.[5]
At the IFP's 35th National General Conference in August 2019, Mthethwa was elected as deputy national chairperson of the IFP, serving under national chairperson Blessed Gwala.[6][7]
In the next general election in May 2024, Mthethwa was re-elected to the provincial legislature, ranked third on the IFP's provincial party list.[1] Announcing his coalition Executive Council on 18 June 2024, Premier Thami Ntuli named Mthethwa as Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Agriculture and Rural Development.[8][9] She also served as acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal in September 2024 while Ntuli and other senior members of the government attended Climate Week NYC.[10]