David Mahlobo
Profile
Mbangiseni David Mahlobo is a South African politician serving as the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation since 2021. A member of the National Assembly since 2014, he previously held cabinet positions as Minister of State Security and Minister of Energy under President Jacob Zuma. A scientist by training, Mahlobo began his career in the civil service within the water sector before rising through the ranks of the African National Congress. His political career has been marked by significant controversy, including allegations of involvement in the state capture of the State Security Agency and support for a proposed nuclear deal with Russia, both of which he has denied.
Details
- Born
- 1972-01-14 · 54 years old
- Birth place
- Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Education
- University of Zululand (BSc in microbiology and biochemistry, Honours in biochemistry)
- Career
- Water scientist, civil servant in the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Head of Department of the Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, high school teacher
