Zweli Mkhize Biography and Wiki
Zweli Mkhize (born Zwelini Lawrence Mkhize) is a renowned South African politician, doctor, and legislator. He is currently the Minister of Health since 30th May 2019. He has been the Treasurer-General of the African National Congress for a period of 5 years (2012-2017) as well as the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 27th February 2018 to 25th May 2019.
Mkhize has been serving as a medical doctor before he changed his field to politics. He did his internship at McCord Hospital in 1983. In 1984, he worked at Edendale Hospital which was located at in Pietermaritzburg. Later, he was exiled due to the Apartheid movement that was common during his time. Zweli resided in Swaziland and in Zimbabwe for years before going back to South Africa in 1991.
Zweli Mkhize Age and Birthday
Zweli is 64 years as of 2020, he was born on 2nd February 1956 in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Mkhize celebrates his birthday on 2nd February every year.
Zweli Mkhize Education
Mkhize attended Dlangezwa High School. After graduating from Dlangezwa, he enrolled at the University of Natal in 1982 where he pursued an MBChB degree. He did his internship at McCord Hospital in 1983. In 1984, he worked at Edendale Hospital which was located at in Pietermaritzburg.
Zweli Mkhize Wife
Mkhize is married to one wife known as Dr. May Mashengo. They are blessed with two children, a daughter called Nokulinda Horwood and a son by the name Dedani Mkhize.
Zweli Mkhize Measurements and Facts
- Full Name: Zwelini Lawrence Mkhize
- Age/ How Old?: 64 years old
- Date of Birth: 2nd February 1956
- Place of Birth: Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Education: Dlangezwa High School, the University of Natal
- Birthday: 2nd February
- Nationality: South African
- Siblings: six siblings
- Married?: married to Dr. May Mashengo
- Children/ Kids: Nokulinda Horwood and Dedani Mkhize
- Profession: Politician, Doctor, and Legislator
- Net worth: $46 Million.
Zweli Mkhize Career
After returning to South Africa in 1991, Zweli started working at the African National Congress as a member of its national health secretariat. In 1994, he was appointed as the MEC for health at the beginning of the democratic dispensation.
He served the longest term for provincial health term in the MEC in the country for a position that is held for a decade. Mkhize was allocated the position of MEC for Finance and Economics Development in KwaZulu Natal in 2004 as well as chairman of the ANC’s National Education Education and Health subcommittee.
On 30th April 2009, Zweli was assigned the ANC delegate for Premier of KwaZulu-Natal and won the provincial legislature elections on 6th May. He has served as the ANC chairperson since the 2008 elections he won and was re-elected in 2012. He has also been the chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2009 to 2017.
Zweli Mkhize Contact Details
Phone number; 012 395 8080.
Email; SethoM@health.gov.za.
Fax; 012 395 9165.
However, if you cannot reach him through all those contacts, you can DM him on Twitter. Zweli Mkhize Twitter handle is @DrZweliMkhize.
Zweli Mkhize Net Worth
Mkhize has enjoyed a long career in the politics industry as well as in the medical field spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as a politician and as a doctor, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. The salary, income, cars, Lifestyles and many more details have been updated. He has an estimated net worth of $46 Million in 2020. His annual salary is under review.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zweli Mkhize
Who is Zweli Mkhize?
Zweli is a renowned South African politician, doctor and legislator, and politician who is currently the Minister of Health from 30th May 2019. He was the former Treasurer-General of the African National Congress for a period of 5 years (2012-2017) as well as the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from 27th February 2018 to 25th May 2019.
How old is Zweli Mkhize?
The South African politician, doctor, and legislator and politician is 64 years as of 2020. He was born on 2nd February 1956 in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Mkhize celebrates his birthday on 2nd February every year.
Is Zweli Mkhize married?
Yes, he is married to Dr. May Mashengo. They are blessed with two children; a daughter called Nokulinda Horwood and a son by the name Dedani Mkhize.
How much is Zweli Mkhize worth?
He has an approximate net worth of $450 million. This amount has been accrued from his work as Politician, Doctor and Legislator.
How much does Zweli make?
As the South African politician, doctor, and legislator and politician, has an estimated annual salary of R 2,211,937.
Is Mkhize dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where does Zweli live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Where is Mkhize now?
Zweli is pursuing his career in politics. He is working as the current Minister of Health of South Africa.