Joe Phaahla (born 11 July 1957) is a South African medical doctor and politician who serves as the current Minister of Health.
Joe Phaahla Age
He was born on 11 July 1957 in Ga-Phaahla, Limpopo, South Africa. Phaahla is 66 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on July 11th every year.
Joe Phaahla Education
Phaahla is a medical doctor obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Natal.
He also holds a Diploma in Health Service Management from the University of Haifa, Institute of Science, and a Certificate in General Management, Marketing, and Finance.
Joe Phaahla Career
After medical school, Phaahla worked as a Senior Medical Officer and Superintendent at Mapulaneng Hospital and St Ritas Hospital between 1987 and 1994.
He was the Director of Medical Services in the Department of Health in 1993 and 1994 at the former Lebowa homeland. He also served as Director-General in the Department of Sport and Recreation and was instrumental in organizing the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
CURRENTLY
- Deputy Minister of Health at National Executive (Executive) since 29th May 2019
- Member at National Assembly (Parliament) since 22nd May 2019
- Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
FORMERLY
- 50th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List) from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
- Deputy Minister of Health at National Executive (Executive) from 26th May 2014 until 7th May 2019
- Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
- Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament) from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
- 65th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List) from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
- Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (614): Ashton (Constituency Office) from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
- Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
- Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (614): Ashton (Constituency Office) until 6th May 2014
- Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture at National Executive (Executive) from 31st October 2010 until 24th April 2014
Joe Phaahla Net Worth
Phaahla has an estimated net worth of $1 million which he has earned as doctor and politician.
Contact Details
- manduy@health.gov.za
PHONE
- 073 888 2622
- 012 395 8090
- 012 395 9206
- 012 395 8089
FAX
- 012 395 9166
