Biography
Pinky Sharon Kekana is a famous South African politician, 58 years old, born on 14 July 1966 in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, currently living in Pretoria.
She is currently the Deputy Minister of Communications and Secretary General of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO).
After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Teaching, Pinky Kekana began her career as a secondary school teacher at Bela-Bela Secondary School.
Her love and passion for politics since her high school days led her to the African National Congress (ANC), where she currently works.
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| Full name: | Pinky Sharon Kekana |
| Stage name: | Pinky Kekana |
| Born: | July 14, 1966 (age 58) |
| Place of birth: | Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Jerry Manyama |
| Job: | Politician |
| Net worth: | $430,000 |
Early life
Pinky Kekana was born in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, on 14 July 1966.
However, she has not revealed to anyone about her childhood.
She kept them as things of the past and did not need to remember them.
However, she gave a brief explanation that her childhood was not easy or happy as she lived during the period of apartheid.
As a result, it is not known if Pinky Kekana has any siblings and there is no information regarding her parents.
Education
Pinky Kekana, after graduating from high school, went on to college.
Her love for education led her to choose a course specializing in Education and Teaching. After a successful year of study, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.
Career
Pinky Kekana began her career as a teacher at Bela-Bela High School after completing her studies. Her experience as a secondary school teacher fueled her passion for education and young people in South Africa. Since then, she has been committed to ensuring a good life for young people.
Pinky Kekana’s passion for politics drove her, and she joined the ANC, where she was elected to the Provincial Legislature in 1999 and re-elected in 2009. She has served as Executive Mayor of the Waterberg District, MEC for Roads and Transport and MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.
Pinky Kekana was elected as a member of Parliament on 21 May 2014. As a member of Parliament, she served on several committees, including: the Standing Committee on Finance (Parliamentary Committee) and the Special Committee on Filling Vacancies in the Gender Equality Committee.
In 2015, she was elected to the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress Women’s League, and was subsequently appointed Secretary General of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO). She ensured that all women, “especially girls”, were equally empowered during her tenure.
In December 2017, Pinky Kekana was elected to the National Executive Committee of her party, the ANC. As a result, she has served on several ANC subcommittees. She was appointed Deputy Minister of Communications by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2014.
Now, in 2021, Pinky Kekana holds the position of Deputy Minister of Communications and coming from a rural town, Pinky Sharon understands and recognizes the vital importance of building bridges for development.
Social media
Pinky Kekana has a social media presence because it is essential to her political career. She runs a verified account on Instagram, but she has very few followers.
She has just over 2,400 followers on Instagram, while it is uncertain whether she has a Twitter account. Instagram: @pinky_kekana.
Net worth
Pinky Kekana is a lucky politician who has held many positions that have brought her enough income.
She has diligently accumulated enough wealth for herself over the years. She is estimated to have a current net worth of over $430,000.
Personal life
Pinky Kekana was married to Jerry Manyama before they separated in March 2014. She filed an assault case in the Polokwane Magistrate Court, which resulted in her being freed from Jerry Manyama.
However, she decided to keep the full details of her decision a secret as she did not want to expose her dirty truth to the public.
