Biography
David Makhura: Gauteng Premier, Biography, wife and children
David Makhura: Gauteng Premier, Biography, wife and children
David Makhura is the 6th Premier of Gauteng, he has been in this position since the 21st of May 2014.
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Birth Name:
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Manemolla David Makhura
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Occupation:
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Politician
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Date of Birth
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22 February 1968
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Place of Birth
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Buysdorp, Limpopo |
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South Africa |
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Gender:
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Male
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Wife:
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Mpho Makhura
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Education:
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University of London, University of Stellenbosch
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Who is David Makhura?
David Makhura is a South African politician, who was born in Buysdorp, Limpopo. He was involved in student and youth politics – Azanian Student Movement, Congress of South African Students, South African National Students’ Congress and the South African Youth Congress between 1984 and 2004.
David has been in numerous leadership positions such as , the President of the SRC at Turfloop University (1990- 1992), National President of the South African Student Congress (1994-1996), ANC Youth League National Executive Committee member (1998-2004). David Makhura was recruited to the ANC and SACP in 1986 and 1987.
David Makhura’s wife and children
David Makhura is married to Mpho Makhura and they have three children together.
David Makhura’s Qualifications
David Makhura holds a Master of Science, Public Policy and Management from the University of London. David is studying towards a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Futures Studies (energy futures) at the University of Stellenbosch.
David Makhura’s Career
David was the National Education Secretary and subsequently the Deputy General Secretary of the National Education Health & Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) between 1997 and 2001. He was also a member of COSATU’s Central Executive Committee and served in the Political Commission and Education Committee of the trade union federation during the same period.
David Makhura served as the ANC Gauteng Provincial Secretary and member of the PEC and an ex-officio member of the National Executive Committee between 2001 and 2014. He served in several sub-committees of the ANC National Executive Committee – Drafting, Political Education, Organising & Campaigns.
David was the First Convener of the South African Communist Party National Youth Desk (predecessor to the Young Communist League of SA).
David Makhura was elected Premier of Gauteng on the 21st of May 2014. In October 2014, Makhura was elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the province at the 12th Provincial Conference of the ANC .
What is David Makhura’s Twitter account?
David Makhura’s twitter handle is @David_Makhura
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