Khusela Diko Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband’s Cause of Death, Education, Salary, Wiki

Biography

Khusela Diko (born 1979) is a South African politician and businesswoman.

She is best known as Head of Communications and spokesperson.

She was married to King Amabhaca Thandisizwe Diko II, who recently died in a London hospital.

South African politician

Khusela Diko
Khusela Diko: History, Biography, Pictures
Wiki Events & About Data
Full name: Khusela Diko
Born: 1979 (54 years old)
Year old: 42 years old
Place of birth: Mthatha
Nationality: South Africa
Husband/wife • Husband: King Bhatia Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko
Job: Politician • Businesswoman
Wage: $3000 (Monthly)
Net worth: $5,000,000 – $10,000,000

Early life

Khusela Diko was born in 1979 in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape to George Bizos and Masivuye Sangoni.

Her exact date of birth is unknown. Her father was a prominent lawyer and was involved in the execution of Nelson Mandela’s will.

He is the younger brother of former South African presidential judge, Themba Sangoni. Her mother, Masivuye Sangoni, is a teacher. She has two siblings and was raised in a Christian family.

Education

Khusela Diko completed her primary and secondary education in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

She attended the University of South Africa (UNISA) after high school and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce. She is currently studying for a Law Degree (LLB).

Career

Khusela Diko started with the African National Congress. She became the communications director of the African National Congress.

She was influenced by her grandmother and mother. She was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as Head of Communications and Spokesperson of the President of the Republic of South Africa.

She was placed on automatic leave in 2021 due to an investigation into her role in the COVID-19 personal protective equipment scandal.

Social media

Khusela Diko is active on social media to speak out on national issues.

You can find her on Instagram and Twitter as @KhuselaS. She has a large following.

Personal life

Khusela Diko married King Bhatia Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko, king of the Amabhaca tribe.

The couple sealed their union in a royal wedding. Their two-day wedding began on December 14 at her home in the village of Qokolweni. The wedding was graced by hundreds of guests dressed in traditional costumes from all over South Africa.

The wedding was considered by many South African newspapers and websites to be the most beautiful traditional wedding that took place that year. On Monday, December 15, the second part of the wedding took place at the king’s house in Kwabhaca.

Many big names in the country attended the wedding, including the Minister of Public Works, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Management and Traditional Affairs, members of the African National Congress (ANC) party were also present to witness this memorable event.

Khusela Diko failed to capitalize on the public trust she was given and was implicated in the COVID-19 PPE scandal. She was placed on special leave by the president as a disciplinary action.

She had just lost her husband, King Madzikane II Thandisizwe Diko, to death.

Net worth

South African politician Khusela Diko has a net worth of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

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