Simphiwe Mbatha | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Simphiwe Gcwele Nomvula Mbatha is a South African politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly for the African National Congress since May 2019.
Parliamentary career
Mbatha is a member of the African National Congress. Prior to the 8 May 2019 general election, Mbatha was placed ninth on the party's regional Gauteng list. [1] [2] After the election, she was nominated to the National Assembly of South Africa. She took office on 22 May 2019. [3] She was given her committee assignments on 27 June 2019. [4]
Committee memberships
- Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (Alternate Member) [2]
- Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries [2]
Personal life
In July 2020, Mbatha tested positive for COVID-19. [5]
References
- ^ "ANC national and provincial lists for 2019 elections". Politicsweb. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Simphiwe Gcwele Nomvula Mbatha". People's Assembly. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "announcements, tablings and committee reports - APRAV" (PDF). APRAV. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Jordaan, Nomahludi (12 July 2020). "More MPs test positive for Covid-19". HeraldLIVE. Retrieved 28 October 2020.