Biography
Mayihlome Tshwete (born 10 December 1982) is a South African businesswoman and celebrity.
He is one of the spokesmen for the Ministry of the Interior.
He was born to a South African father and politician, Steve Vukhile Tshwete, and a mother, Pamela Tshwete.
South African politician
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| Full name: | Mayihlome Tshwete |
| Dad: | Steve Vukhile Tshwete |
| Born: | December 10, 1982 (age 41) |
| Place of birth: | Johannesburg |
| Mom: | Pamela Tshwete |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Zizo Beda |
| Job: | Politician • Businessman |
| Net worth: | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 |
Early life
Mayihlome Tshwete was born on 10 December 1982 to Steve Tshwete and Pamela MaMzangwa.
His parents were active in the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa. His father was a member of the African National Congress and he was greatly influenced by his father.
He grew up with two younger brothers, Lindela Tshwete and a younger sister, Yonda Tshwete. His father had a close relationship with Nelson Mandela and both spent time in Robben Island prison during the apartheid era.
After his father died in 2002, Nelson Mandela funded his education. His mother, Pamela Tshwete, is a politician and is currently the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation in South Africa.
Education
Mayihlome Tshwete holds a degree in Business Administration from a South African University.
He attended primary and secondary school in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Career
Mayihlome Tshwete’s family is well known in South African politics. His father was the former Minister of Safety and Security of South Africa before his death in 2002.
Both Mayihlome Tshwete and her brother Lindela have entered politics. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has held various political positions since starting his career in 2010.
He served as the spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs. He later became the head of the ministry’s communications department. During this time, he worked closely with Mausi Gigaba, who was the Minister of Home Affairs.
He resigned in 2018 for personal reasons and without any drama or uproar. The ministry has expressed its appreciation for him and wished him luck in his future ambitions.
Positions held
- Spokesperson of the Ministry of the Interior
- Head of Communications Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mayihlome Tshwete has over 120,000 followers on Instagram. His username is @mayitshwete.
Personal life
Mayihlome Tshwete met her current wife, Zizo Beda, Miss Teen South Africa 2016 and South African model in 2011 at the 40th birthday of Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.
They began their relationship shortly after. They married on 11 December 2015 at Gonubie Manor, East London. They held a traditional Xhosa wedding ceremony the following day in the Eastern Cape in King William’s Town.
Their marriage produced a son named Vukile (named after Mayihlonme’s father) who was born in March 2016. He has been active in speaking out against xenophobia in South Africa.
Net worth
South African celebrity, Mayihlome Tshwete has a net worth of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
