Fish Mahlalela
Fish Mahlalela (born 29 August 1962) is a South African politician. Since 7 May 2014 he has held a seat for the African National Congress in the National Assembly of South Africa and is the Deputy Minister of Tourism in South Africa.
Amos Fish Mahlalela | |
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| Deputy Minister of Tourism | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1962 Mbuzini |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Education | Honors Degree-Governance and Leadership |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Deputy Minister |
Biography
Mahlalela was born in the village of Mbuzini in Mpumalanga Province. He obtained his matric certificate from Nkomazi High School, and got an Honors Degree in Governance and Leadership from the University of the Witwatersrand.
He has served in the government for over 21 years and is a former regional Transport Minister,[1] as well a former member of the provincial executive council of Mpumalanga.[2][3]
In 2002, Mahlalela won the African National Congress chairmanship of Mpumalanga.[4]
Mahlalela has been a member of the African National Congress since 1980.
References
- Africa Confidential. 46. Miramoor Publications Limited. 2005. pp. 24–.
- Tom Lodge (2003). Politics in South Africa: From Mandela to Mbeki. New Africa Books. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-0-86486-505-2.
- "Mahlalela bears no grudges". News24. 25 March 2002. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- William Mervin Gumede (2007). Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the Soul of the ANC. Zebra. pp. 181–. ISBN 978-1-77007-099-8.
External links
- Mr Amos Fish Mahlalela at People's Assembly
- Amos Fish Mahlalela member page at Parliament of South Africa