Magdalena Hlengwa
Magdalena Hlengwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1951 Melmoth, South Africa |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| Spouse | Dalton Hlengwa |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Magdalena Duduzile Hlengwa (born 21 November 1951) is a South African politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since May 2019. Hlengwa is a member of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
Early life and career[edit]
Hlengwa was born on 21 November 1951 in Melmoth in the former Natal Province.[1] Her mother was a housewife, while her father worked on the railway.[1] Her mother was also from the Biyela clan. Hlengwa matriculated from Masibumbane High School in Ulundi. She trained as a nurse but her family did not approve of her working late-night shifts, so she then worked as a teacher.[1]
Between 1998 and 2011, she was principal of Zalizwi Primary School in Ulundi.[1]
Parliamentary career[edit]
In 2019, she stood for election to the South African National Assembly as 5th on the Inkatha Freedom Party's regional list.[2] At the May election, Hlengwa won a seat in the National Assembly.[2] Hlengwa received her committee assignments on 27 June 2019.[2]
Committee assignments[edit]
- Portfolio Committee on Health[2]
- Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities[2]
Personal life[edit]
Hlengwa was married to Dalton Hlengwa until 1984, when he died.[1] They had a daughter together. Hlengwa also has two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.[1]