Sipho Hlomuka
Sipho Hlomuka | |
|---|---|
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council for Education | |
| Assumed office 18 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Thami Ntuli |
| Preceded by | Mbali Frazer |
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison | |
| In office 11 August 2022 – 14 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Nomusa Dube-Ncube |
| Preceded by | Peggy Nkonyeni |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs | |
| In office 27 May 2019 – 11 August 2022 | |
| Premier | Sihle Zikalala |
| Preceded by | Nomusa Dube-Ncube |
| Succeeded by | Sihle Zikalala |
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siphosihle Emmanuel Hlomuka Ladysmith, Natal Province |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Profession | Politician |
Siphosihle Emmanuel Hlomuka is a South African politician who is the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, having been appointed in June 2024. He served as the MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs from May 2019 to August 2022 and then as the MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison from August 2022 until June 2024. Hlomuka was sworn in as a Member of the Provincial Legislature in May 2019. He is the deputy provincial secretary of the African National Congress.
Early life and education
Hlomuka was born in Ladysmith, Natal Province.[1] He studied at the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he obtained a bachelor's degree in public administration and an honours degree in public administration.[2]
Political career
Hlomuka is a member of the African National Congress. He is the party's deputy provincial secretary. He also served in the African National Congress Youth League.[1]
Following the provincial election that was held on 8 May 2019, he was nominated to the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. He was sworn in as a member on 22 May 2019. On 27 May 2019, premier Sihle Zikalala appointed him to the post of Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, succeeding Nomusa Dube-Ncube. He was sworn in the same day.[3][4]
On 10 May 2022, Cabinet approved Hlomuka's appointment as the Deputy Director-General of Local Government Support and Interventions Management at the national Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ministry.[5][6] He will soon vacate his position in the provincial government.[7]
Ahead of the ANC provincial elective conference from 22–24 July 2022, the ANC in eThekwini announced its support for Hlomuka's bid for a second term as deputy provincial secretary.[8] Hlomuka was re-elected at the conference.[9]
On 11 August 2022, Hlomuka was appointed by the newly elected premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison.[10]
In June 2024, Hlomuka was appointed by the newly elected premier Thami Ntuli to serve as the MEC for Education in the "Provincial Government of Unity".[11]
Personal life
In November 2019, Hlomuka's brother, Nathi, and his friend were shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Peacetown outside Ladysmith.[12]
References
- ^ a b Buthelezi, Sindiswa (30 May 2019). "Ladysmith man elected as new MEC for COGTA". northernnatalnews.co.za. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Nxumalo, Lethu (9 June 2019). "New KZN Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka urges residents to pay utility bills". IOL. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Mavuso, Sihle (27 May 2019). "New KZN Cabinet: Who's in, who's out and who are the new faces?". IOL. Pietermaritzburg. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Harper, Paddy (27 May 2019). "Zikalala appoints youthful cabinet in KZN". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Khumalo, Juniour. "Cabinet approves appointment of KwaZulu-Natal MEC in national Cogta dept". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Pillay, Kailene. "KZN Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka to take up top administration post in department". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Ndou, Clive. "Hlomuka to vacate his KZN MEC position". Witness. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Matiwane, Zimasa. "ANC eThekwini wants Sihle Zikalala replaced". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Khumalo, Juniour. "Clean sweep for ANC faction sympathetic to Zuma in KwaZulu-Natal". News24. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ "KZN premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube unveils her new cabinet". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Ludidi, Velani (18 June 2024). "New KZN Premier Thami Ntuli announces cabinet". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Buthelezi, Sindiswa (8 November 2019). "KZN Cogta MEC's brother gunned down outside Ladysmith". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 October 2020.