Bheki Ntuli
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South African politician (1957–2021)
Not to be confused with In office
1999 – 18 September 2003
Personal details Born
24 December 1957
Profession Politician
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
1999 – 18 September 2003
Muntukayise Bhekuyise Ntuli
24 December 1957
Muntukayise Bhekuyise Ntuli (24 December 1957 – 16 January 2021) was a South African politician. A member of the
Member of the Executive Council for Transport, Community Safety & Liaison, replacing Mxolisi Kaunda, who was elected Mayor of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
. Ntuli died on 16 January 2021, from complications of COVID-19.
Early life and education
Ntuli was born on 24 December 1957 in
UCT Graduate School of Business.[1] From the University of the Witwatersrand, he held a certificate in leadership.[1] Ntuli also had a post-diploma in research, strategic diplomacy and transitional justice from the University of Johannesburg.[1]
Political career
Ntuli was active in the underground structures of the African National Congress and was part of uMkhonto we Sizwe operations during apartheid. Soon after, he was involved with the establishing of ANC structures in Northern Natal.[1] He then served as the regional chair of the ANC's Musa Dladla region for a total of 15 years and was a member of the ANC's Peace and Stability Committee for over 20 years.[1]
In 1999, he was elected to the
South African parliament, as an ANC representative.[1] He resigned from parliament in 2003 after he pleaded guilty to abusing his travel facilities, his parliamentary medical aid and defrauding parliament.[2] Speaker Frene Ginwala called his actions "totally unacceptable" and "reprehensible".[3]
At the
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, replacing Mxolisi Kaunda, who was elected Mayor of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.[5]
Death
Ntuli died from
provincial executive committee of the ANC.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "MEC for Transport, Community Safety & Liaison KwaZulu-Natal". www.kzntransport.gov.za. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "MP resigns in the wake of fraud allegations". Independent Online. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Speaker grills MP for fraud". News24. Cape Town. 17 September 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "KwaZulu-Natal MPLs elected April 22". Politicsweb. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Hans, Bongani (11 September 2019). "Bhekuyise Ntuli appointed as ANC's new transport MEC in KZN". Independent Online. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "'Humble, loyal, dedicated' – KZN Transport MEC Bheki Ntuli's death a result of Covid-19 complications". news24. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "KZN Transport MEC Ntuli dies". eNCA. Durban. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.