Zweli Mkhize is a South African politician who has been in the news a lot lately. He is a former Minister of Health and a former Treasurer-General of the African National Congress (ANC). He is also a controversial figure.
Mkhize was born in 1952 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He studied medicine at the University of Natal and then worked as a doctor before entering politics. He joined the ANC in 1976 and quickly rose through the ranks of the party. In 1994, Mkhize was elected to the South African Parliament. He served in a number of ministerial positions, including Minister of Health, Minister of Social Development, and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. He was also the ANC’s Treasurer-General from 2007 to 2012.
Mkhize is a controversial figure because he has been accused of corruption. He has also been involved in a number of scandals, including the “Guptagate” scandal. The Guptas are a family of Indian businessmen who are accused of using their close ties to former President Jacob Zuma to enrich themselves. In 2018, Mkhize was forced to resign as Health Minister after it was revealed that he had approved a contract with a company that was linked to the Guptas. He was also suspended from the ANC.
Mkhize has denied any wrongdoing. However, he remains a controversial figure. He is seen by some as a corrupt politician who is unfit to hold public office. Others believe that he is a victim of political witch-hunt. Only time will tell how Mkhize’s political career will unfold. However, there is no doubt that he is a complex and contradictory figure who is sure to continue to make headlines in the years to come.
It remains to be seen how Zweli Mkhize’s political career will unfold. However, there is no doubt that he is a complex and contradictory figure who is sure to continue to make headlines in the years to come.
Source: https://www.parliament.gov.za/person-details/224
https://www.pa.org.za/person/zwelini-lawrence-mkhize/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zweli_Mkhize
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