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Tshililo Michael Masutha (born 18 November 1965) is a prominent South African politician and lawyer.
He served as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services for five years. Since 1999, Michael Masutha has been a supporting member of parliament.
He is also an activist for people with disabilities and a member of several prominent organizations.
Member of the South African Parliament
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| First and last name: | Tshililo Michael Masutha |
| Stage name: | Michael Masutha |
| Born: | November 18, 1965 (58 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Valdezia, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
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| Wife • Spouse: | Married |
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| Children: | do not apply |
| Job: | Politician • Advocate |
| Net value: | 1 million USD-5 million USD |
Early Life & Education
He was born Tshililo Michael Masutha in Vladezia, a rural settlement, Limpopo province, on 18 November 1965. He was a campaigner after many years of running political affairs in the country.
Michael Masutha studied at Siloe School for the Blind and matriculated in 1984. He was born blind. To read, he uses Braille and large print.
He studied BJuris at the University of the North (1985-1988) and obtained an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand (1989).
Political career
While at university, Michael Masutha was part of a movement of disabled students campaigning to provide appropriate support and also challenge the apartheid regime’s treatment of the blind and disabled. other.
In 1986, he was a founding member of the Northern Blind Association. From 1989 to 1996, he was a member of the Executive Committee of the National Council of the Blind, where he campaigned to eliminate discriminatory laws against the blind, especially in security guard employment.
He is a co-founder of the Equileg Program of the Federation of South Africa. In 1999, he became a Member of Parliament representing the African National Congress.
Michael Masutha is a Member of Parliament for the ANC (since 1999) and a member of Disabled People SA (DPSA).
For one year, from July 2013 to May 2014, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Science and Technology.
Membership
- Member of the Justice and Constitutional Development Committee.
- Member of Rules Committee.
- Member of the Constitution Review Committee.
- Chairman of the Social Development Committee.
- Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Auditor General.
- Chairman of the Rules Review Subcommittee, Adhoc Committee on Delegated Laws.
Professional career
In August 1991, Michael Masutha was a member of the delegation of the Human Rights Committee for Persons with Disabilities to the United Nations, and in 1995, he was admitted to practice as an advocate with the Supreme Court of South Africa.
From 1991 to 1996, he was Director of the Disability Rights Unit at Human Rights Lawyers – a project (which was a joint initiative with Disability South Africa) providing legal assistance to people with disabilities. people who are unfairly discriminated against because of disability.
In 1996, Michael Masutha was appointed Head of Legal Services at the Department of Social Development, where he specialized in Children’s Rights and Social Security Law.
Personal life
There are no publications related to Michael Masutha’s wife and children in the media.
Net value
Michael Masutha has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $5 million which he earned as a politician.
Social Media
- Twitter: @AdvocateMasutha
