Sthembiso Ngema
MPL
Deputy Leader of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal
Assumed office
29 April 2023
Preceded byChris Pappas
Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
Assumed office
28 September 2023
Deputy Provincial Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal
In office
27 March 2021 – 29 April 2023
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic Alliance

Sthembiso Ngema is a South African politician who has been a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature since 2023, representing the Democratic Alliance. Ngema is the party's deputy provincial leader in KwaZulu-Natal.

Political career

Ngema had served as a Democratic Alliance councillor in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. At the DA provincial elective conference held on 27 March 2021, he was elected as one of three deputy provincial chairpersons of the DA alongside Elma Rabe and Sehana Kajee.[1]

In April 2023, Ngema stood for deputy provincial leader of the party.[2] He was elected at the party's provincial conference, having defeated Mzamo Billy.[3]

On 28 September 2023, Ngema was sworn in as a Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature; he filled the casual vacancy that arose when Hlanganani Gumbi resigned earlier that month.[4]

References

  1. ↑ McCain, Nicole. "DA elects Francois Rodgers as KZN leader". News24. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  2. ↑ Ndou, Clive (2023-04-25). "DA leaders in a battle for top positions in KZN". Witness. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  3. ↑ Macupe, Bongekile. "DA KZN Congress: Clean sweep for Rodgers and Mcpherson who retain leadership positions". News24. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  4. ↑ "DA welcomes Deputy Leader Sthembiso Ngema to KZN Legislature Caucus". Democratic Alliance - KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
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