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Mzwandile Masina
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Masina in July 2019
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| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 |
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| In office 21 May 2014 – 23 August 2016 |
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| Mayor of Ekurhuleni | |
| In office 23 August 2016 – 22 November 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mondli Gungubele |
| Succeeded by | Tania Campbell |
| Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry | |
| In office 25 May 2014 – 23 August 2016 |
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| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Minister | Rob Davies |
| Preceded by | Thandi Tobias Elizabeth Thabethe |
| Succeeded by | Bulelani Magwanishe |
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Mzwandile Collen Masina
2 September 1974 East Rand, Transvaal South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse |
Sinazo Masina
(m. 2016) |
Mzwandile Collen Masina (born 2 September 1974) is a South African politician. He is a member of the National Assembly, which is part of the South African Parliament. He represents the African National Congress (ANC) party. Since June 2024, he has been the chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition.
Before this, he was the Mayor of Ekurhuleni from 2016 to 2021. He also served as the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry from 2014 to 2016. Masina started his political journey as a student activist. He became well-known in 2013 when he led the ANC Youth League for a short time. He was a strong supporter of former President Jacob Zuma.
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Early Life and Education
Mzwandile Masina was born on 2 September 1974. He grew up in the East Rand area, which is now part of Ekurhuleni. His family was involved in the fight against apartheid, which was a system of racial separation.
As a teenager, Masina became active in politics. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) and its youth group, the ANC Youth League. He was also a leader in student organizations like the Congress of South African Students. Masina studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Pretoria. He earned a Master's degree in entrepreneurship.
Before becoming a full-time politician, Masina worked in various government jobs. These roles often focused on economic development and helping businesses grow. In 2012, he became the chief executive officer of the Gauteng Film Commission.
In April 2013, Masina was chosen to lead the ANC Youth League temporarily. His job was to guide the league until new leaders could be elected.
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
In May 2014, Masina was elected to the National Assembly. This is the main law-making body in South Africa. Soon after, President Jacob Zuma appointed him as the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. In this role, he worked alongside Minister Rob Davies.
In November 2014, Masina was elected as the chairman of the ANC's regional branch in the City of Ekurhuleni. He held this position for many years.
Mayor of Ekurhuleni
In June 2016, the ANC chose Masina as their candidate for Mayor of Ekurhuleni. After the local elections in August 2016, the ANC did not win a clear majority of votes in Ekurhuleni. However, on 23 August, the city council voted to elect Masina as mayor. He won with the support of other smaller parties that formed a coalition with the ANC.
As mayor, Masina focused on improving the city. He worked on projects like renewing the inner city of Germiston. He also promised to build more houses and improve public services.
End of Mayoral Term
In the 2021 local elections, Masina was nominated to run for mayor again. However, the ANC once more did not win a majority of seats in the council. On 22 November 2021, the council elected Tania Campbell from the Democratic Alliance (DA) to be the new mayor. This meant Masina's term as mayor ended.
Return to the National Assembly
After his time as mayor, Masina continued to be involved in local politics as a councillor in Ekurhuleni. He also remained active in the ANC leadership.
In December 2022, Masina was elected as a member of the ANC National Executive Committee. This is a very important leadership group within the ANC.
In May 2024, Masina was elected to return to the National Assembly. On 10 July 2024, he was chosen to be the chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition.
Personal Life
Mzwandile Masina lives in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni. He is married to Sinazo Masina. They got married in November 2016.
