Viola Motsumi
Viola Motsumi | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Speaker | Sussana Dantjie |
| Preceded by | Jane Manganye |
| Member of the North West Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Education | Mmabatho High School |
| Alma mater | North-West University |
| Profession | Politician |
Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi is a South African politician. In May 2019, she was elected deputy speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature and consequently became the youngest deputy speaker in South Africa. Motsumi is a member of the African National Congress.
Early life and education[]
Motsumi was born in the village Madibe-Makgabane.[1] She matriculated from Mmabatho High School in 2001 and went on to study at North-West University. From the university, she holds a B.Sc. degree in physics, a postgraduate certificate in education, and a BScHons degree in microbiology.[1] She obtained an MBA from the university in 2019. Motsumi worked as a teacher at Mmabatho High between 2008 and 2015.[1]
Political career[]
In May 2019, she was elected to the North West Provincial Legislature as an African National Congress representative. She was sworn in as an MPL on 22 May. On the same day, she was elected deputy speaker, succeeding Jane Manganye.[2][3] Motsumi serves as the youngest deputy speaker in South Africa.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "NWU alumna and deputy speaker strives to be a role model for young girls". North-West University. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Montsho, Molaole (21 May 2019). "ANC appoints presiding officers in North West". IOL. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Provincial legislatures swear in new members". sanews.gov.za. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
External links[]
- Living people
- Women members of provincial legislatures of South Africa
- Women legislative speakers
- South African women in politics
- People from North West (South African province)
- Members of the North West Provincial Legislature
- Chairs of subnational legislatures
- South African politicians