David Mabuza
David Dabebe Mabuza | |
|---|---|
| 8th Deputy President of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 27 February 2018 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy President of the African National Congress | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2017 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| 4th Premier of Mpumalanga | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 26 February 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Thabang Makwetla |
| Succeeded by | Refilwe Mtsweni |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 27 February 2018 | |
| Constituency | Mpumalanga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Dabede Mabuza 25 August 1960 Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Funi Silinda (divorced) Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi (current)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa |
| Website | Official website |
David Dabede Mabuza (born 25 August 1960) is the Deputy President of South Africa and Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC). He is also the former Premier of Mpumalanga.
Early life and career
Mabuza matriculated at Khumbula High School and studied at the Mngwenya College of Education and later at the University of South Africa. He earned a certificate in education and BA in the respective institutions.[2][3]
Mabuza was a secretary of the Azania Student Organisation (AZASO) from 1984 to 1985, chairperson of NEUSA from 1986 to 1988, treasurer of FEP from 1986 to 1990, a co-ordinator of NECC from 1987 to 1989, and chairperson of the South African Democratic Teachers Union from 1988 to 1991. He taught at KaNgwane Department of Education from 1986 to 1988 and he was a Principal of Lungisani Secondary School from 1989 to 1993.[3]
Provincial roles
Mabuza served as a Member of Executive Council (MEC) for Education in Mpumalanga from 1994 to 1998, as a regional Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1994 to 1998, member of the Provincial Executive Committee of ANC from 1998 to 2006, MEC for Housing from 1999 to 2001, member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature from 1999 to 2001, member of Parliament from 2001 to 2004 and as a member of Mpumalanga Legislature from 2004 to 2007. Mabuza served as Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Mpumalanga Province in 2005, MEC for Road and Transport from 2007 to 2008, chairperson of the ANC Mpumalanga in 2008. and MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration from 2008 to 6 May 2009. He also served as a leader of government business in the Mpumalanga Legislature in 2007.[3]
In 2007 he supported Jacob Zuma's successful campaign to become President of the ANC, and became a member of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC). On 10 May 2009 he became Premier of Mpumalanga.[2][3]
Deputy President
On 18 December 2017, he was elected Deputy President of the ANC. On 26 February 2018, he was selected by Cyril Ramaphosa as Deputy President of South Africa.
On 20 March 2018, Mabuza gave his maiden speech in Parliament and for the first time responded to questions from MP's as the Deputy President of South Africa.
On 21 March 2018, Mabuza addressed the national Human Rights Day commemoration in Sharpville as President Ramaphosa was out of the country on official business.
Scandals and controversy
Mabuza has been accused of corruption and involvement in tender fraud and being behind the assassination of political opponents while premier of Mpumalanga.[4] In 2015, he was allegedly poisoned, but recovered, giving himself the nickname "The Cat" for his ability to survive attacks by his opponents.[5]
In 2010, a large sum of cash, allegedly R14 million, was stolen from his home. The provincial organised crime unit insisted only R1,200 was stolen from his home and he later reported only R4-million missing. [6][7][4]
Mabuza has said that allegations against him are part of a smear campaign.[8]
References
- ^ "Meet our potential deputy president, David Mabuza". IOL Business Report. 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b "David Mabuza". Who's who of Southern Africa. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Profile information: David Dabede Mabuza". Office of Premier. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Janse van Rensburg, Alet (18 December 2017). "David Mabuza, the man who would be deputy president?". News24. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ Sizwe Sama Yende (27 May 2016). "David Mabuza: A portrait of power". City Press.
- ^ https://www.enca.com/south-africa/who-is-david-mabuza
- ^ Molele, Charles; Wa Afrika, Mzilikazi (28 March 2010). "R14m theft of cash from home of premier". Sunday Times.
- ^ Borman, Jan (27 February 2018). "Mabuza says he has been the target of a smear campaign since 2009". News24.
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