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Dumezweni Mthimkhulu

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Dumezweni Mthimkhulu
Minister of Tourism
In office
26 February 2024 – 2 September 2024
PresidentMokgweetsi Masisi
Preceded byPhilda Kereng
Assistant Minister for State President of Botswana
In office
13 February 2022 – 26 February 2024
Member of Parliament for Gaborone South
In office
5 November 2019 – 2 September 2024
Preceded byKagiso Molatlhegi
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
Born14 December 1978
Died2 September 2024(2024-09-02) (aged 45)
Political partyBotswana Democratic Party

Dumezweni Meshack Mthimkhulu (14 December 1978 – 2 September 2024) was a Motswana politician. He last served as the Minister of Environment and Tourism in Botswana, having served in the position from February 2024 until his death in September. Mthimkhulu took over the post from Philda Kereng who had been designated as Botswana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.[1]

Before he was the Assistant Minister for State President in Botswana, having been appointed to the position in 2019 by the current president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi. His term began on 13 February 2022.[2][3]

Mthimkhulu died on 2 September 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Dumezdweni Mthimkhulu appointed Botswana's new Minister of Environment and Tourism". ATTA. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ Staff Writer (6 November 2019). "New cabinet sworn in". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Botswana Government Ministries". www.govpage.co.za. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Minister Mthimkhulu passes on". Mmegi Online. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Assistant Minister for State President of Botswana Succeeded by
Boitumelo Gofhamodimo