Senzo Mchunu
The Honourable Edward Senzo Mchunu MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Public Service and Administration | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Ayanda Dlodlo |
| 6th Premier of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 22 August 2013 – 23 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Zweli Mkhize |
| Succeeded by | Willies Mchunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Senzo Mchunu 21 April 1958 eNhlwathi, Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Thembeka Mchunu |
| Occupation | Politician |
Edward Senzo Mchunu is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Public Service and Administration. He previously served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 22 August 2013 until 23 May 2016. (as acting Premier until 26 September).[1][2] He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former provincial chairperson of the party in KwaZulu-Natal.
Mchunu was born in April 1958 at eNhlwathi in the area of Hlabisa in northern KwaZulu-Natal. He was educated at the University of Zululand and the University of South Africa, qualifying with a BA in Education and International Relations. From 1985 he worked as a high school teacher, resigning to become a full-time politician in 1991.[3]
References
- ^ "Zweli Mkhize resigns as KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Senzo Mchunu elected new KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ Suleman, Mohamed (26 September 2013). "The Honourable Premier of KZN". Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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