Biography
Thembi Nkadimeng is a notable and prominent South African politician born on 5 June 1972 in Swaziland, South Africa.
Holding many notable positions over the past year has made her admired by many.
She had an older sister and an older brother who died many years ago when she was young.
It did not hinder her in achieving her goals.
Thembi Nkadimeng has been able to rise to a notable position in politics in a short period of time.
South African politician
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| Full name: | Thembi Nkadimeng |
| Born: | June 5, 1972 (age 52) |
| Place of birth: | Swaziland, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Simelane Simelane |
| The children: | 4 |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Nokuthula |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Married |
| Job: | Politician |
| Net worth: | $550,000 |
Early life
Thembi Nkadimeng was born on June 5, 1972 and raised in Swaziland, South Africa.
She was born into the family of the late Mr. Simelane and Mrs. Sizakele Simelane.
Her mother lives in the town of Bethal, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The death/disappearance of her sister “Nokuthula”, an MK postman and student activist in Swaziland, left her deeply troubled.
It is believed that she was killed during the 1983 uprising. Nokuthula was captured and tortured by her guards. Soon after, her father Simelane died, followed by her brother.
Education
Thembi Nkadimeng attended and graduated from Ekulin¬deni Senior Secondary School. She furthered her education to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of the North. After obtaining this degree, she continued her education at the University of the North by obtaining a Diploma in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
Thembi Nkadimeng continued her studies at Stellenbosch University, where she obtained a BPhil (Policy Studies). To further her ambitions, she undertook an Advanced Programme in Management at Wits Business School.
Career
Thembi Nkadimeng served as Assistant Director: Department of Safety, Security & Communications from 1997 to 1999 and Deputy Director: Communications Services, Department of Public Works from 1999 to 2002. Due to her dedication, determination and optimistic attitude in accepting and handling new challenges, she was promoted to Director of Corporate Communications & Marketing at the Prime Minister’s Office in 2002.
In 2006, she became Director General: Human Resources and Corporate Services at the Ministry of Agriculture. She served as Director General from 2006 to 2009, when she moved to the private sector to join Anglo American Platinum as Head of Corporate Affairs until 2013.
Thembi Nkadimeng has held several political positions since her appearance in South African Politics. She was appointed as the President of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), and was later nominated as the provincial president of Salga Limpopo.
Since July 2014, Thembi Nkadimeng has been serving as Mayor of Polokwane. She also served as Vice President of SALGA before becoming President. This achievement makes Thembi Nkadimeng the second female President of the organization since its inception.
Thembi Nkadimeng has also held management positions in both the public and private sectors.
Social media
Thembi Nkadimeng has a small social media presence. This is a result of her low engagement and posting.
She has around 1400 followers on Twitter.Twitter: @NkadimengThembi
Personal life
Thembi Nkadimeng is married and she also revealed in an interview that she has four children, including two sons and two daughters.
The daughters are 18 and 14 years old, while the boys are 11 and 7. She has let everyone know how much she loves her children, even though they complain that she doesn’t have the time to spend with them like she used to.
Not much is known about her private life as she has always kept it a secret from the public.
Net worth
Thembi Nkadimeng is a very successful South African politician who has held many important positions over the years due to her strong spirit.
Likewise, she has had a huge financial breakthrough which has made Thembi Nkadimeng’s estimated net worth around $550,000.
