Mbhazima Shilowa
South African politician (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mbhazima Samuel (Sam) Shilowa, correct Tsonga spelling "Xilowa"[citation needed] (born 30 April 1958) is a South African politician. A former Premier of Gauteng province while a member of the African National Congress, Shilowa left the party to help form the opposition Congress of the People, with whom he was briefly the Deputy President. In the 2009 general election, Shilowa was elected to parliament with COPE.
Quick Facts 3rd Premier of Gauteng, Preceded by ...
Mbhazima Samuel Shilowa | |
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3rd Premier of Gauteng | |
In office 1999–2008 | |
Preceded by | Mathole Motshekga |
Succeeded by | Paul Mashatile |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-04-30) 30 April 1958 (age 66) Olifantshoek, Limpopo, South Africa |
Political party | Congress of the People (2008–2014) United Democratic Movement (2014–) |
Spouse | Wendy Luhabe |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa |
Occupation | Trade Unionist, Politician |
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