Zweli Mkhize
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| Dr. Zweli Lawrence Mkhize | |
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| Premier of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 1 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | S'bu Ndebele |
| Succeeded by | Senzo Mchunu |
| Treasurer-General of the African National Congress | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mathews Phosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1956 Willowfontein, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
Zweli Lawrence Mkhize (born 2 February 1956, Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg) is a South African doctor, legislator and politician.[1] He was designated on 30 April 2009 as the African National Congress candidate for Premier of KwaZulu-Natal and was elected to that position by the provincial legislature on 6 May. He is also the newest chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.[2]
Mkhize resigned on August 22, 2013 and was succeeded by ANC Chairman Senzo Mchunu as Acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal.[3]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by S'bu Ndebele |
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal 6 May 2009 – 22 August 2013 |
Next: Senzo Mchunu |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Mathews Phosa |
Treasurer-General of the African National Congress | Incumbent |
References
- ↑ "MEC: Dr Z L Mkhize". KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
- ↑ du Plessis, Carien (30 April 2009). "ANC announces its premier candidates". IOL. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
- ↑ http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mkhize-resigns-as-premier-1.1566316
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