Who is Thulas Nxesi? | Thulas Nxesi Biography and Wiki
Thulas Nxesi (born Thembelani Waltermade Nxesi) is a South African politician. He is well known as a member of the African National Congress and is the current Minister of Employment and Labour. Nxesi previously served as Minister of Public Works, Minister of Sports and Recreation, served a different term as Minister of Public Works and was Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Thulas Nxesi Age and Birthday
Nxesi is 60 years old as of 2019, he was born on June 10, 1959, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on June 10th every year. Nxesi will be 61 years old on Jun. 10th 2020.
Thulas Nxesi Height and Weight
He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Thulas Nxesi Education
In 1983 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Fort Hare. He has a Bachelor of Education degree from Witwatersrand University and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Thulas Nxesi Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Thulas Nxesi Wife
Nxesi is married to Sesi, the CEO of the Education Seta. He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his love life. He has not shared much about his past love life and the present love life as well.
In April 2014, news hit the South African press that Nxesi s wife was injured in a car crash with truck. She was understood to have escaped with unspecified injuries in the accident on Liebenberg and 8th roads in Noordwyk, Midrand, at about 11 am. A source at the scene told Sowetan that Sesi, who was driving a Jaguar, initially wanted to keep her identity and the incident secret.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesman Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar confirmed the accident. He said the driver of the Jaguar was injured but refused to go to a hospital. Minnaar said the driver said she preferred to go to her private doctor.
The source, who preferred to remain anonymous, said: “She was hit by a truck and they asked the truck to leave. “She didn’t want to go to hospital because she didn’t want to reveal her identity, so 45 minutes later two black BMWs with blue lights arrived [at the scene].
“They took her to Waterfall Netcare Hospital and left the car with a woman whose identity was undisclosed, but who also arrived in a black BMW 5 series,” said the source. Sesi is chief executive of the education Seta.
“She said her husband would be coming and later Thulas arrived, ” the source said. Two years ago, the couple’s 17-year-old daughter Lona, who was a matriculant in Bloem- fontein, died in a car crash outside Kroonstad in Free State. Thulas, previously deputy minister of rural development and land reform, reportedly owned the car which was being driven by one of his drivers.
The Nxesis spokesman Sabelo Mali said he could not confirm the incident until he was given the go ahead. Last night, Nxesi told Sowetan: “I would not want that [information] to go to the public. No chief, that is a private affair. ”
Thulas Nxesi Daughter Death
The Seventeen (17) year old Lona Nxesi, daughter of minister Thulas died tragically in a car accident yesterday, 18 June 2012 while she was on her way home from a boarding school in Bloemfontein.
Thulas Nxesi Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Thulas Nxesi.
- Full Name: Thembelani Walter made Nxesi
- Age/ How Old?: He is 61 years as of 2020.
- Date of Birth: 1st of January 1959
- Place of Birth: S0uth Africa.
- Education: the University of Fort Hare, University of South Africa (UNISA).
- Birthday: 1st of January every year.
- Nationality: South African
- Married?: Sesi
- Children/ Kids: Lost her daughter (Lona Nxesi)
- Profession: politician
- Net worth: Will soon be updated
Thulas Nxesi Career
Thulas Nxesi SADTU
Nxesi began his political career as a student activist and leader in the UDF-aligned SANSCO (South African National Student Congress) and its predecessor, AZASO (Azanian Students Organisation). He was later elected in 1995 as General Secretary of the newly merged SADTU, the first national, non-racial teachers’ union. During his 14 years leading the union, SADTU’s membership grew from 30,000 to a quarter million.
He began teaching in Tembisa, Gauteng at the Ikusasa Senior Secondary School, where he headed the Social Studies department from 1985 until 1990. He was also a founder member and national leader of NEUSA (National Education Union of South Africa). He was elected as an Assistant General Secretary of the newly formed SADTU (South African Democratic Teachers Union) in 1990, and in 1995 became General Secretary, a position he held until 2009. While in this position SADTU grew in membership from 30,000 to a quarter of a million.
Being the President of EI, he stressed unity and social justice for workers throughout the world. He as well focused on education unions’ involvement in the international labor movement, emphasizing the potential of teachers to influence global policy.
He as well fought for the unification of teacher unions at the national level, believing that unity is crucial to representing union members, learners, and the education community. SADTU later issued a statement on the appointment of the new cabinet, welcoming the new leaders but reminding them of the work ahead, declaring, “As workers, we look forward to Cde Nxesi joining us as a shop steward on issues of compliance and improvement of conditions at the workplace.
Thulas Nxesi Nkandla
The public had handed over 28 cases of fraud, misconduct for investigation Wrong to blame politicians for Nkandla Nxesi. Cape Town Opposition parties took matters into their own hands and reprimanded Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi over Nkandla. He was presenting the public works budget vote, but opposition parties were more interested in raking him over the coals for his department’s role in the renovations to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.
It then followed the Constitutional Court judgment last month, which called for Zuma to reprimand ministers who had been involved in the Nkandla issue. DA MP, Patricia Kopane, said the minister of public works and his department had failed the country. She had accused him and his predecessor, Geoff Doidge, of using state funds to enrich Zuma and his cronies.
Thulas Nxesi Professional Positions
♦ 2004 – 2009: President of Educational International.
♦ 1994 – 2010: Secretary-General of South African Teacher’s Union.
♦ 1990 – 1994: Assistant Secretary-General of South African Teacher’s Union.
♦ 1985 – 1990: Teacher at Ikusasa Senior Secondary School.
♦ 1985 – 1990: Head of Social Sciences at Ikusasa Senior Secondary School.
♦ Secretary of National Education Union of South Africa
Thulas Nxesi Political Career
♦ In 2009 he stood for election to Parliament on the ANC list. As a Member of Parliament, he served as Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation.
♦ In November 2010, he was appointed by President Jacob Zuma to the post of Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.
♦ In October 2011 he was appointed by the President as the Minister of Public Works. In March 2017 he was appointed Minister of Sport.
Thulas Nxesi Political Positions
♦ March 2017 – Present: Minister of Sport and Recreation.
♦ October 2014 – March 2017: Minister of Public Works.
♦ 2010 – 2011: Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.
♦ 2009: Member of Parliament, African National Congress.
Thulas Nxesi Salary
At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of him but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Thulas Nxesi Net Worth
He has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thulas Nxesi
Who is Thulas Nxesi?
He is an accomplished South African politician. He is well known as a member of the African National Congress, and currently the Minister of Employment and Labour.
How old is Thulas Nxesi?
He is a South African national born on the 1st of January 1959 in S0uth Africa.
How tall is Thulas Nxesi?
He has not shared her height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Thulas Nxesi married?
Yes, he is married to Seta. He has not shared much about his past love life and the present love life as well.
How much is Thulas Nxesi worth?
He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Thulas Nxesi make?
At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of him but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Where does Nxesi live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Thulas dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Thulas Now?
Nxesi is a South African politician. He is well known as a member of the African National Congress and is the current Minister of Employment and Labour. Nxesi previously served as Minister of Public Works, Minister of Sports and Recreation, served a different term as Minister of Public Works and was Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.
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