Siphosihle Emmanuel Hlomuka is a South African politician who is the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal, having been appointed in August 2022. He served as the MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs from May 2019 to August 2022. Hlomuka was sworn in as a Member of the Provincial Legislature in May 2019. He is the deputy provincial secretary of the African National Congress.
Sipho Hlomuka | |
|---|---|
| KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison | |
| Assumed office 11 August 2022 | |
| Premier | Nomusa Dube-Ncube |
| Preceded by | Peggy Nkonyeni |
| KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs | |
| In office 27 May 2019 – 11 August 2022 | |
| Premier | Sihle Zikalala |
| Preceded by | Nomusa Dube-Ncube |
| Succeeded by | Sihle Zikalala |
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siphosihle Emmanuel Hlomuka Ladysmith, Natal Province |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education edit
Hlomuka was born in Ladysmith, Natal Province.[1] He studied at the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he obtained a bachelor's degree in public administration and an honours degree in public administration.[2]
Political career edit
Hlomuka is a member of the African National Congress. He is the party's deputy provincial secretary. He also served in the African National Congress Youth League.[1]
Following the provincial election that was held on 8 May 2019, he was nominated to the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. He was sworn in as a member on 22 May 2019. On 27 May 2019, premier Sihle Zikalala appointed him to the post of Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, succeeding Nomusa Dube-Ncube. He was sworn in the same day.[3][4]
On 10 May 2022, Cabinet approved Hlomuka's appointment as the Deputy Director-General of Local Government Support and Interventions Management at the national Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ministry.[5][6] He will soon vacate his position in the provincial government.[7]
Ahead of the ANC provincial elective conference from 22–24 July 2022, the ANC in eThekwini announced its support for Hlomuka's bid for a second term as deputy provincial secretary.[8] Hlomuka was re-elected at the conference.[9]
On 11 August 2022, Hlomuka was appointed by the newly elected premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison.[10]
Personal life edit
In November 2019, Hlomuka's brother, Nathi, and his friend were shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Peacetown outside Ladysmith.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b Buthelezi, Sindiswa (30 May 2019). "Ladysmith man elected as new MEC for COGTA". northernnatalnews.co.za. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Nxumalo, Lethu (9 June 2019). "New KZN Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka urges residents to pay utility bills". IOL. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Mavuso, Sihle (27 May 2019). "New KZN Cabinet: Who's in, who's out and who are the new faces?". IOL. Pietermaritzburg. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Harper, Paddy (27 May 2019). "Zikalala appoints youthful cabinet in KZN". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Khumalo, Juniour. "Cabinet approves appointment of KwaZulu-Natal MEC in national Cogta dept". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Pillay, Kailene. "KZN Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka to take up top administration post in department". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Ndou, Clive. "Hlomuka to vacate his KZN MEC position". Witness. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Matiwane, Zimasa. "ANC eThekwini wants Sihle Zikalala replaced". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Khumalo, Juniour. "Clean sweep for ANC faction sympathetic to Zuma in KwaZulu-Natal". News24. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ "KZN premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube unveils her new cabinet". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Buthelezi, Sindiswa (8 November 2019). "KZN Cogta MEC's brother gunned down outside Ladysmith". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 October 2020.