Christopher Howard Mzwakhe Sibisi (27 July 1970 – 18 October 2023) was a South African educator and politician who served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from May 2019 until his death. Sibisi was a member of the National Freedom Party. He served as the party's acting secretary-general in 2019.
Mzwakhe Sibisi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – 18 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Howard Mzwakhe Sibisi 27 July 1970 |
| Died | 18 October 2023 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | National Freedom Party |
| Profession | Educator Politician |
Education edit
Sibisi held a matric certificate as well as a teacher's diploma.[1]
Politics edit
Sibisi was a member of the National Freedom Party. He was appointed the acting secretary general of the party after incumbent Nhlanhlakayise Khubisa had resigned. He held this position until December 2019,[1] when Canaan Mdletshe was elected to the position.[2]
Parliamentary career edit
Sibisi was nominated to the National Assembly of South Africa after the general election held on 8 May 2019.[3] He was sworn in as an MP on 22 May 2019.[4]
Committees edit
On 27 June 2019, he received his committee assignments:
- Portfolio Committee on Basic Education (Alternate Member)[4]
- Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Alternate Member)[4]
- Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour (Alternate Member)[4]
- Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (Member)[4]
- Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture (Member)[4]
- Portfolio Committee on Transport (Alternate Member)[4]
Death edit
Sibisi died on 18 October 2023.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Mr Christopher Howard Mzwakhe Sibisi". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Hans, Bongaani (13 December 2019). "Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi re-elected NFP president". IOL. Durban. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Christopher Howard Mzwakhe Sibisi". People's Assembly. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "National Assembly Members". Parliamentary Monitoring Group. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.