Dr Zweli Mkhize

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature

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About Zweli Mkhize

Dr Zweli Mkhize is the former Minister of Health. He previously served as the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

He was born in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg on 2 February 1956. At the age of 26, he completed his degree in medicine at the University of Natal. By 1983 his internship at the McCord Hospital was completed and he gained employment at Edendale Hospital in his hometown of Pietermaritzburg in the following year. Due to apartheid he was forced into exile in Swaziland, eventually settling in Zimbabwe.

Upon his return to South Africa in 1991, Dr Mkhize began serving the ANC as a member of its national health secretariat- the structure that was tasked with the responsibility of developing the country's health policy. At the start of the democratic dispensation, Dr Mkhize was appointed as the MEC for Health in 1994- a position he held for a decade. He was the longest serving provincial health MEC in the country. In 2004, he was appointed MEC for Finance and Economic Development in Kwazulu-Natal. At the same time he was also the chairperson of the ANC's National Education and Health subcommittee.

He was designated on 30 April 2009 as the ANC candidate for Premier of Kwazulu-Natal and was elected to that position by the provincial legislature on 6 May. He was elected ANC chairperson in Kwazulu-Natal in 2008 and was reelected in 2012. He served as the chancellor of the University of Kwazulu-Natal since 2009 until 2017.

Dr Mkhize was elected Treasurer General of the ANC at the 53rd National conference in December 2012.

See Dr Mkhize's Ministerial Performance Agreement as the former Minister of Health here.

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Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 committee attendance as mp

71% attendance rate (5 of 7 )

2023 committee attendance as mp

65% attendance rate (17 of 26 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

50% attendance rate (16 of 32 )

2021 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 7 meetings

2021 committee attendance as mp

33% attendance rate (2 of 6 )

2020 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 7 meetings

2019 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 7 meetings

2018 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 6 meetings

2018 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )

DISCLAIMER: This information has been obtained via the Parliamentary Monitoring Group. PMG makes every effort to compile reliable and comprehensive information, but does not claim that the data is 100% accurate and complete.

What they said in committee meetings:

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Dr Z Mkhize (ANC) said that he agrees with the comments by Adv Masutha. The long and short of it ...

Dr Z Mkhize (ANC) requested an amendment to his initials, and then he moved to adopt the minutes. Ms Sihlwayi ...

Dr Z Mkhize (ANC) said he had flown from KZN at 7:30 in the morning, and the flight was not ...

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Declaration of interests

What are declaration of interests?

Annually, MPs are required by parliament to register their financial interests and gifts received in their official capacity. Due to the significant influence of the role that MPs take on, there may be times when their personal or business interests become in conflict with the duty prescribed to them as elected officials representing the public interest. You can see what interests your MPs declared here.
Name of State Entity Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Nothing to disclose

Value Description Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Property Location-Area Extent of the Property

Residential

Pietermaritzburg

Unknown

Residential

KwaZulu Natal

unknown

Public/Private Source

Public

Government

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Nothing to disclose

Description of Journey Sponsor

Nothing to disclose

Description of Benefit Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent Source of Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Name of Employer

Nothing to disclose

Name of Organisation Value of any Benefits derived Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Name of Trust Registration Number Details of benefits derived Trustee/Beneficiary

Nothing to disclose

Name of State Entity Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Nothing to disclose

Value Description Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Property Location-Area Extent of the Property

Residential

Pietermaritzburg

Unknown

Residential

KwaZulu Natal

unknown

Public/Private Source

Public

Government

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Nothing to disclose

Description of Journey Sponsor

Nothing to disclose

Description of Benefit Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent Source of Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Name of Employer

Nothing to disclose

Name of Organisation Value of any Benefits derived Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Name of Trust Registration Number Details of benefits derived Trustee/Beneficiary

Nothing to disclose

Name of State Entity Details of Contract and Management thereof Value of Contract Period of Contract

NIL

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

NIL

Value Description Source

R1500,00

Huawei P Smart Phone 2019

Ambassador, Chinese Ambassy

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Residential Property

KwaZulu Natal

Residential Property

Pietermaritzburg, KZN

Residential Property

Portshepston, KZN

Residential Property

Durban, KZN

Public/Private Source

Public

Government

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

NIL

Description of Journey Sponsor

NIL

Description of Benefit Source

NIL

Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

NIL

Type of Business Name of Employer

NIL

Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation Type of Business Activity

NIL

Details of all benefits derived Name of Trust Trustee/Beneficiary Registration Number

NIL

Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof Name of State Entity

NIL

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

NIL

Value Description Source

R300

Photo Frame and a crafted Turkish glass plate

Meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey, H.E Elif Comoglu Ulgen

R 400

Bottle of Mars Blend Whisky and two stainless steel glasses

G20 Osaka Summit Ambassador Norio Maruyama Embassy of Japan

R250

Glass Printed Bowl with a lid

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Eurasia19 Conference in Turkey form 29 – 01 November 2019

R300

Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Ron Rum

Ambassador of Cuba

R900

Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Ron Rum, Cubin white shirt and a Box of Cubin Cigars

Dr Dennis De Armas National Coordinator: Cuban Health Cooperation

R150,00

Cohiba Cigars

Ambassador of Cuba

R199,00

Aldabo Crema Al Ron Ram

Ambassador of Cuba

R963,80

Alicia Intense Perfume

Ambassador of Cuba

R340,00

Ron Santiago de Cub Ram

Ambassador of Cuba

R500

Flowers and Card

Eswatini High Commissioner

R850

Flowers & Card

Ambassador Lana Marks Embassy of the USA

R500

Flowers & Card

Melomed Private Hospital Directors

R500

Flowers & Card

Sefako Makgatho University

R100

Crafted Glass Tray

Ambassador Lana Marks Embassy of the USA

R600

Basket of goodies (2 boxes of Tea, 1 chocolate, 4 masks, 2 hand sanitizer, 2 wipes and a notebook cover with a notebook)

Hollard

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Residential Property

KwaZulu Natal

Residential Property

Pietermaritzburg, KZN

Residential Property

Portshepston, KZN

Residential Property

Durban, KZN

Public/Private Source

Public

Government

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

NIL

Description of Journey Sponsor

NIL

Description of Benefit Source

NIL

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

NIL

Type of Business Name of Employer

NIL

Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation Type of Business Activity

NIL

Name of Trust Trustee/Beneficiary Registration Number Details of all benefits derived

NIL

Public/Private Source

Public

Government Pension

Value Description Source

R250.00

Note book and pen, congratulatory letter

Victor Sekese, Chief Executive, Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo

R450.00

Photo frame with a knobkerrie inside

SALGA, Energy Summit 2018

R350.00

Fruit and chocolate snack basket Congratulatory letter

Stavros Nicolaou

R360.00

Troika 2016 wine Congratulatory letter

Ambassador Mikhail Petrakov Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Africa

R1 200.00

Gift of a sheep Eastern Cape Provincial Visit

His Majesty Mangaliso Ndamase of Nyandeni

R1 200.00

Gift of a sheep

His Majesty Sigcau

R150.00

DVD Documentary celebrating Mandela One Hundred

Anant Singh

R350.00

Exclusive book Voucher

Lifetime achievements Award for Prof Stan Sagweni and late Dr Skweyiya

R350.00

Pen and notebook

Sipho Silinda CEO FNB Public Sector Banking

R100.00

Box Kitkat Chocolates

Ravi Pillay Cooperate Communications and Public Affairs Director

R400.00

Painting

MEC: Dube KZN Graduation and Women in Leadership Dialogue Event

R450.00

Photo frame with knobkrrie inside

SALGA Municipal Managers Forum Event

R500.00

Painting with a horn and Rooibos tea

Meeting with the National Khoi San Council (NKC)

R450.00

ANC Bag and x2 T-shirts

ANC Parliamentary Caucus

R250.00

Bottle of Cape Vintage Reserve Red Wine

Ambassador M Petrakov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Africa

R200.00

Bottle of White Sparkling Grape Juice and two boxes of chocolates

Tourvest Travel Agency (Thanking Minister for the support as a valued client)

R250.00

Bottle of Cape Vintage Reserve Red Wine

Ambassador M Petrakov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Africa

R400.00

Power bank and fit bit watch

SALGA Mayoral Council Meeting

R200.00

Power bank

Iqbal Serve Luncheon meeting

R250.00

Bottle of Red Rooiberg Winery wine

Cllr Solly Msimanga, Executive Mayor of Tshwane (New Years’ gift)

R720.00

Bottle of Pyccknn Ctahoapt Vodka

Ambassador M Petrakov, Ambassador of the Russian

Federation to the Republic of South Africa (congratulatory gift on Minister’s appointment as Minister of Health)

R150.00

Biltong and nuts basket

The South Africa Medical Association (Congratulatory Gift)

R250.00

Wooden Photo Frame

Study Tour to South Africa by Participants of the Senior Executive Course 41 (2019) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria

R900.00

Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Ron Rum, Montecristo Coffee and a tea set

Ambassador of Cuba

R200.00

Suede Business card holder

Hospital Association of South Africa Annual Conference

R500.00

Laptop Bag and Cotton Headphones

Plenary session for Healthcare (Day2) of the 2019 Bio Africa Convention.

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Residential Property

KZN

Residential Property

Willow Fountain, PMB KZN

Residential Property

Auriga, Flat Port Shepstone

Residential Property

Glen Grove, Durban KZN

Source Public/Private

FNB

Private

FNB

Public

Liberty

Private

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Ikusasa Le Afrika Foundation

Non Profit Organisation

Source Description Value

Victor Sekote CEO Sizwe Gabodo

Notebook and Pen Congratulatory Letter

R250.00

SALGA Energy Summit 2018

Photoframe with a Knobkerrie

R450.00

Stravos Nicolaou

Fruit

R350.00

His Majesty Mangaliso Ndamase of Nmandeni

Gift of a sheep Eastern Cape Provincial Visit

R1200.00

His Majesty Sigcau

Gidt of a sheep Eastern Cape Provincial Visit

R1200.00

Lifetime Achievement Awards Prof. Sangweni

Exclusive Books -Voucher

R350.00