Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi
Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2022 | |
| Premier | Oscar Mabuyane |
| Preceded by | Nonceba Kontsiwe |
| Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development | |
| In office 29 May 2019 – 16 August 2022 | |
| Premier | Oscar Mabuyane |
| Preceded by | Pumza Dyantyi |
| Succeeded by | Bukiwe Fanta |
| Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 July 1986 Steynsburg, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Lawson Brown High School |
| Alma mater | University of Port Elizabeth University of Fort Hare |
Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi (born 19 July 1986) is a South African politician, currently a member of the
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for Human Settlements in the Eastern Cape provincial government
. Mani-Lusithi previously served as the MEC for Social Development.
Early life and education
Mani-Lusithi was born on 19 July 1986 in
Port Elizabeth in 2003. She studied at the University of Port Elizabeth and the University of Fort Hare.[1] She is currently[when?] studying for a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of South Africa.[1]
Political career
Mani-Lusithi was involved in the
South African Student Congress. She was also a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Young Communist League of South Africa.[1]
Mani-Lusithi worked as a provincial manager on conferencing and electoral matters in the ANC provincial office. She was also a coordinator of an ANC PEC sub-committee. Prior to her election to the provincial legislature, Mani-Lusithi was an HR practitioner at the ANC Caucus Office at the provincial legislature.[1]
In July 2023, Mani-Lusithi was elected provincial secretary of the African National Congress Women's League.[2]
Provincial government
Mani-Lusithi was elected to the
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Social Development by the newly elected premier, Oscar Mabuyane.[4]
On 16 August 2022, Mani-Lusithi was appointed as the MEC for Human Settlements.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e "PROFILE OF HON MEC MS SIPHOKAZI LUSITHI". Eastern Cape Department of Social Development. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Province's ANC Women's League elects new top five". HeraldLIVE. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Here's the full list of politicians who will make up South Africa's 6th Parliament". BusinessTECH. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Meet Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's new cabinet". Port Alfred. IOL. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Plaatjies, Compiled by Razaan. "Premier Oscar Mabuyane reshuffles Eastern Cape cabinet". News24. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
External links
- Siphokazi Iris Lusithi at People's Assembly