Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane (born 3 September 1973) is a South African politician who serves as the 5th Premier of Mpumalanga. She is a member of the African National Congress (ANC).
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Age
She was born on 3 September 1973 in Lynnville, Transvaal Province, South Africa. Mtsweni-Tsipane is 50 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on September 3rd every year.
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Education
She had her primary education in Lynnville, Emalahleni and secondary education in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. Mtsweni-Tsipane obtained a Human Resources Diploma from the Tshwane University of Technology and a Certificate of Leadership and Governance from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Husband
Mtsweni-Tsipane is married to Lawrence Tsipane and they have two children.
Political Career
- Mpumalanga Premier: 14 March 2018- to date;
- Acting Mpumalanga Premier : July 2017, February 2018-14 March 2018;
- Member of the Executive Council : Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs 2014- 2018;
- Deputy Chief Whip of the majority party;
- Deputy Chairperson of Committees ;
- Member of Select Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA);
- Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Co-Operative Governance and Human Settlements;
- Chairperson of Select Committee on Women, Children and People with Disabilities;
- Member of the Provincial Legislature (2014-to date);
- Regional Treasurer of the African National Congress Women’s League (Nkangala Region), 2012-2017;
- Branch Secretary, 2012-2016;
- Local Election Team (LET) Co-ordinator, 2014;
- Regional Executive Committee Member (Nkangala Region), 2012-2013;
- Member of Regional Task Team (Nkangala Region) , 2013-2014;
- Member of the African National Youth League Provincial Executive Committee, 20017-2010;
- Branch Chairperson,2006-2008;
- Ward Committee Representative, 2005-2007;
- Treasurer of the South African Youth Council in the Nkangala Region, 2003-2005;
- Shop steward, National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa,1997-1999;
- Branch Chairperson of the African National Congress Women’s League, 1993-1996.
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
