Nomakhosazana Meth was born on 1 July 1966 and is a South African politician who is Minister of Employment and Labour.
16 Facts About Nomakhosazana Meth
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Nomakhosazana Meth has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 2024, representing the African National Congress.
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Nomakhosazana Meth obtained certificates in local government law from both the University of Fort Hare and the University of Zululand.
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Nomakhosazana Meth obtained a junior degree in executive leadership and municipal development from the University of Pretoria.
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Nomakhosazana Meth is currently studying for an honours degree in public administration from Fort Hare.
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Nomakhosazana Meth is a long-standing member of the African National Congress.
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Nomakhosazana Meth served as the speaker of the Mbizana Local Municipality from 2006 to 2008.
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Nomakhosazana Meth was elected mayor of the district municipality after the 2016 municipal election.
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Nomakhosazana Meth served as the chairperson of the ANCWL in the OR Tambo region from 2008 to 2014.
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Nomakhosazana Meth was placed 4th on the ANC's provincial list for the provincial election of 8 May 2019.
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Nomakhosazana Meth was elected to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature as the ANC won 44 seats.
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Nomakhosazana Meth was sworn in as an MPL on 22 May 2019.
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On 9 March 2021, Nomakhosazana Meth was appointed MEC for Health, replacing Sindiswa Gomba, who was dismissed as a MEC in February.
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Nomakhosazana Meth was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa in the 2024 general election.
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Nomakhosazana Meth is currently serving as the Minister of Employment and Labour.
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Nomakhosazana Meth tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2020, one of the early reports of politicians testing positive during the pandemic.