Parks Tau (born 6 June 1970) is a South African politician best known as the second democratically elected mayor of Johannesburg. He currently serves as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Economic Development.
Tau was the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional affairs. He assumed the position on 29 May 2019 and served till 9 December 2020.
Parks Tau Age
He was born on 6 June 1970 in Soweto, South Africa. Tau is 53 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on June 6th every year.
Parks Tau Wife
He is married to Pilisiwe Twala-Tau. They have four children together.
Parks Tau Career
CURRENTLY
- Member of the Executive Committee: Economic Development at Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development-gau (Gauteng Provincial Legislature Committee) since 9th December 2020
- Member at Gauteng Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature) since 9th December 2020
- Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
- Member of the C40 Climate Change Network Steering Committee, 2011 to date
- Deputy Chair of the UN Special Advisory Committee on Safer Cities, 2012 – To date
- Chairperson of the South African Cities Network,2012 – To date
- Chairperson of the South African Local Government Association in Gauteng, 2011 – To date
- Regional Chairperson at ANC, Johannesburg, 2011 to date
FORMERLY
- Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs at National Executive (Executive) from 29th May 2019 until 9th December 2020
- Member at National Assembly (Parliament) from 22nd May 2019 until 9th December 2020
- 8th Candidate at African National Congress Provincial Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List) from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
- City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, 2011 – 2016
Johannesburg Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC)
- Developmental Planning, Transportation and Environment, 2000–2003
- Finance and Economic Development, 2003–2011
Africa National Congress Johannesburg
- Regional Secretary, 1993–1998
- Regional Deputy Chairperson 2007–2011
Parks Tau Net Worth
Tau has an estimated net worth of $500 000 which he has earned from his successful career.
Contact Details
PHONE
- 012 334 0705
