Phophi Ramathuba
Phophi Ramathuba | |
|---|---|
| Limpopo MEC for Health | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2015 | |
| Premier | Stanley Mathabatha |
| Preceded by | |
| Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1973 Elim Hospital, Waterval, Transvaal Province, South African[1] |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University University of Pretoria |
| Occupation | Member of the Executive Council |
| Profession | Politician |
Phophi Constance Ramathuba (born 15 August 1973) is a South African politician and medical doctor. She has been the Limpopo MEC (Member of the Executive Council) for Health and a Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature since May 2015. Ramathuba is a member of the African National Congress.
Early life and career[]
Ramathuba was born on 15 August 1973 at Elim Hospital, Waterval and grew up in Mashamba, then part of South Africa's Transvaal Province.[1][2] She is one of five children. She matriculated at Mbilwi Secondary School and studied at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (formerly known as MEDUNSA), where she obtained a bachelor of medicine and a bachelor of surgery degree. From the University of Pretoria, she received a master's degree in medical pharmacology. Ramathuba had also fulfilled courses in health and business leadership.[2]
Ramathuba started her career as an intern at the Mokopane Hospital.[2] Prior to being appointed to the Limpopo provincial government, she was the chief executive of the Voortrekker Hospital and the chairperson of the SA Medical Association.[3]
Political career[]
Ramathuba is a long-standing member of the African National Congress. She serves as a member of the party's provincial executive committee. On 27 May 2015, Ramathuba was sworn in as a member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature, representing the ANC.[3] On the same day, premier Stanley Mathabatha appointed her Member of the Executive Council for Health, succeeding . The changes came into effect immediately.[4][5]
Ramathuba was re-elected to the provincial legislature in the 2019 Limpopo provincial election held on 8 May. On 22 May 2019, Mathabatha announced that she would remain Health MEC.[6]
Personal life[]
Ramathuba has two daughters.[2] On 1 July 2020, Mathabatha announced that Ramathuba had tested positive for COVID-19.[7]
References[]
- ^ a b "#InTheSpotlight DR PHOPHI RAMATHUBA – MEC OF HEALTH IN LIMPOPO". iono.fm. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d Huisman, Biénne (15 April 2020). "Phophi Ramathuba, a Health MEC out of touch and out of place". The Daily Maverick. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ a b Moloto, Moloko (27 May 2015). "Dr Ramathuba sworn in as MPL". IOL. Polokwane. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Limpopo Premier announces cabinet reshuffle". www.sanews.gov.za. Pretoria. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Nengovhela, Kaizer (28 May 2015). "Mashamba resident is the new MEC for health". Zoutnet. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Limpopo Premier appoints new cabinet". Letaba Herald. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Limpopo MEC tests positive for Covid-19
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- Living people
- 1973 births
- People from Limpopo
- 21st-century South African politicians
- 21st-century women politicians
- African National Congress politicians
- Members of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature
- University of Pretoria alumni
- Women members of provincial legislatures of South Africa