South AfricaNational Assembly (lower house)African National CongressMpumalanga · NationalMember of the National Assembly
Thembi Simelane
Profile
Thembi Simelane is a South African politician currently serving as the Minister of Human Settlements. A long-time member of the African National Congress, she previously held cabinet positions as the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. Before joining the national government, she served as the Executive Mayor of Polokwane and as the president of the South African Local Government Association. Her career began in public administration and corporate affairs, and she has been a prominent advocate for municipal stability and governance reform throughout her tenure.
Details
- Born
- 1973-02-10 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Bethal, South Africa
- Education
- University of the North, Stellenbosch University, Wits Business School
- Career
- Public servant, corporate affairs manager at Anglo American Platinum, managing director of Golden Threads consultancy
