Mayihlome Tshwete Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Father, Mother, Job, Twitter, Instagram, Wiki

Biography

Mayihlome Tshwete (born 10 December 1982) is a South African businessman and personality.

He’s one of the figures who served as the spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs.

He was born to a South African father and politician, Steve Vukhile Tshwete, and his mother, Pamela Tshwete.

Mayihlome Tshwete
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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Mayihlome Tshwete
Father:	Steve Vukhile Tshwete
Born:	10 December 1982 (age 41 years old)
Birth Place:	Johannesburg
Mother:	Pamela Tshwete
Nationality:	South African
Wife • Spouse:	Zizo Beda
Occupation:	Politician • Entrepreneur
Net Worth:	$1,000,000-$5,000,000

Early Life

Mayihlome Tshwete was born on the 10th day of December 1982 to Steve Tshwete and Pamela MaMzangwa.

His parents were active voices in the fight against Apartheid in South Africa. His father was a member of the African National Congress and he is also a member having been influenced greatly by his father.

He grew up with two younger siblings his brother, Lindela Tshwete, and his sister, Yonda Tshwete. His father had a close relationship with Nelson Mandela and they both spent time in Robben Island prison during the apartheid era.

After the death of his father in 2002, Nelson Mandela sponsored his education. His mother Pamela Tshwete is a politician and is the current Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation in South Africa.

Education

Mayihlome Tshwete has a degree in Business Administration from a South African University.

His primary and secondary education took place in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Career

Mayihlome Tshwete‘s family is well known in the South African political sphere. His father served as the former South African Minister of Safety and Security before his death in 2002.

Both Mayihlome Tshwete and his brother Lindela entered politics. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) party and has held several political positions since the beginning of his career in 2010.

He served as the spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs. He became the head of communication for the department later on. During this time he worked closely with Mausi Gigaba, who served as the minister of the Home Affairs

He resigned from the position in 2018 due to personal reasons and without any drama or commotion. The Department spoke highly of him and wished him luck in his future ambitions.

Offices Held

• Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs
• Head of Communications for Department of Home Affairs.

Social Media

Mayihlome Tshwete has over 120,000 followers on Instagram. His handle is @mayitshwete.

Personal Life

Mayihlome Tshwete met his current wife, Zizo Beda, a 2016 Miss South African Teen and South African model in 2011 at the Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba’s 40th birthday.

Shortly afterward, they started their relationship. They tied the knot on the 11th of December 2015 in Gonubie Manor, East London. They had the traditional Xhosa wedding the next day at Eastern Cape in King William’s Town.

Their union is blessed with a son named Vukile (named after Mayihlonme’s father) who was born in March 2016. He actively speaks against Xenophobia in South Africa.

Net Worth

The South African celebrated personality, Mayihlome Tshwete has a net worth of $1,000,000-$5,000,000.