Senzo Mchunu
| The HonourableEdward Senzo MchunuMP | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Water and Sanitation | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2021 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Office recreated |
| Minister of Public Service and Administration | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 5 August 2021 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Ayanda Dlodlo |
| Succeeded by | Ayanda Dlodlo |
| 6th Premier of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 22 August 2013 – 23 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Zweli Mkhize |
| Succeeded by | Willies Mchunu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Senzo Mchunu 21 April 1958 eNhlwathi, Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Thembeka Mchunu |
| Occupation | Politician |
Edward Senzo Mchunu (born 21 April 1958) is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Water and Sanitation.[1] He served as Minister of Public Service and Administration from 2019 to 2021. He previously served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 22 August 2013 until 23 May 2016. (as acting Premier until 26 September).[2][3] He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former provincial chairperson of the party in KwaZulu-Natal.
Mchunu was born in April 1958 at eNhlwathi in the area of Hlabisa in northern KwaZulu-Natal. He was educated at the University of Zululand and the University of South Africa, qualifying with a BA in Education and International Relations. From 1985 he worked as a high school teacher, resigning to become a full-time politician in 1991.[4]
References
- ^ "President Cyril Ramaphosa: Changes to the national executive". Government of South Africa. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Zweli Mkhize resigns as KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Senzo Mchunu elected new KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ Suleman, Mohamed (26 September 2013). "The Honourable Premier of KZN". Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Office recreated | Minister of Water and Sanitation 5 August 2021 – | Incumbent |
| Preceded by | Minister of Public Service and Administration 30 May 2019 – 5 August 2021 | Succeeded by Ayanda Dlodlo |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Premier of KwaZulu-Natal 22 August 2013 – 24 May 2016 | Next: Willies Mchunu |
- 1958 births
- Living people
- African National Congress politicians
- Premiers of KwaZulu-Natal
- South African politician stubs
