Senzo Mchunu

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.

The Honourable
Edward Senzo Mchunu
MP
Minister of Water and Sanitation
Assumed office
5 August 2021
PresidentCyril Ramaphosa
Preceded byOffice recreated
Minister of Public Service and Administration
In office
30 May 2019 – 5 August 2021
PresidentCyril Ramaphosa
Preceded byAyanda Dlodlo
Succeeded byAyanda Dlodlo
6th Premier of KwaZulu-Natal
In office
22 August 2013 – 23 May 2016
Preceded byZweli Mkhize
Succeeded byWillies Mchunu
Personal details
Born
Edward Senzo Mchunu

(1958-04-21) 21 April 1958
eNhlwathi, Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Political partyAfrican National Congress
Spouse(s)Thembeka Mchunu
OccupationPolitician

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
  1. "President Cyril Ramaphosa: Changes to the national executive". Government of South Africa. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Zweli Mkhize resigns as KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  3. "Senzo Mchunu elected new KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  4. Suleman, Mohamed (26 September 2013). "The Honourable Premier of KZN". Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 2 April 2014.


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