May Mashego is a South African physician, activist and philanthropist. She is best known as the wife of Dr. Zweli Mkhize, former Prime Minister of KwaZulu-Natal and current Minister of Health.
She has been involved in various initiatives to improve the lives of women, children and people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
Early life
May Mashego was born in South Africa in 1963. She attended the University of Natal, where she obtained a degree in medicine and surgery.
She met her husband, Zweli Mkhize, at university, where they were friends and rivals. They graduated in 1983 and completed their internships at McCord Hospital in Durban.
Married to Zwelike Mkhize
May Mashego married Zweli Mkhize in 1986. They have been married for 37 years and have supported each other through challenges in their personal and professional lives.
They also collaborated on various projects to improve their communities and their country. They were both members of the African National Congress (ANC) and were active in the fight against apartheid and the transition to democracy.
The children
May Mashego and Zweli Mkhize have two children, a daughter and a son. Their daughter is Nokulinda Horwood, a social media personality and mother of two.
Their son is Dedani Mkhize, a businessman and father of one child. May and Zweli are proud grandparents and often share pictures of their grandchildren on social media.
Career
May Mashego is a qualified medical practitioner and has worked in various hospitals and clinics in South Africa.
She is also involved in a number of organizations and initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, children and people living with HIV/AIDS.
She is a board member of the South African Women Entrepreneurs Network and the AIDS Intervention Programme.
She is also a trustee of the Batho Batho Trust, founded by Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graça Machel, to support education and development for children in rural areas.
She and her husband also founded Ikusasa LeAfrika, an organization that aims to improve the lives of others.
Heritage
May Mashego is a respected and admired figure in South Africa. She is known for her dedication, compassion and generosity.
She has positively impacted the lives of many people, especially women and children, through her work and charity work.
She was also the supportive and loyal partner of her husband, one of the country’s most influential politicians and leaders. She was a role model and inspiration to many South Africans.
Net worth
May Mashego has amassed an estimated net worth of $1 million.
