Brenda Mathevula
Brenda Tirhani Mathevula is a South African politician who represents Limpopo in the National Council of Provinces. She is a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters. She became a Member of Parliament in December 2016, following the cessation of Emmanuel Mtileni's party membership.[1][2]
Brenda Mathevula | |
|---|---|
| Permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces from Limpopo | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brenda Tirhani Mathevula Mageva Village,Dzumeri |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
During her tenure in the NCOP, she opposed the 2018 national minimum wage legislation, citing that it was too little and would not reduce unemployment and poverty.[3]
Brenda grew up in Mageva, a village in the Dzumeri area; some 34 kilometres from Giyani via the R529 Road. She attended Ukuthula Primary School and matriculated in Nghonyama High School. Her mother is a sangoma of note.
References
- Makinana, Andisiwe (18 December 2016). "Axed EFF MP wants job back". News24 (City Press). Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "Fired MP takes the EFF to court". The Citizen. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- Ensor, Linda (7 August 2018). "Minimum wage one step closer to reality as NCOP approves new labour bills". DispatchLIVE. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
External links
- Brenda Tirhani Mathevula at People's Assembly
- Ms Brenda Tirhani Mathevula – Parliament of South Africa. Archived on 18 June 2020.
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