Biography
Mpho Phalatse (born 7 November 1977) is a renowned South African medical doctor and politician.
She serves as the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Mpho Phalatse is a member of the African National Congress (ANC). In 2016, she was appointed as Executive Mayor of Johannesburg by newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa.
| Mpho Phalatse: History • Bio • Photo | |
| Real Name: | Mpho Phalatse |
| Born: | 7 November 1977 (age 44 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Height: | N/A |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Husband • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Politician • Medical Doctor |
| Net Worth: | US$1 million to US$5 million |
Early Life & Education
On November 7, 1977, Mpho Phalatse was born in Hebron, Pretoria. She lived with her grandmother in Hebron for the first few years of her life before going to Mabopane with her parents.
They were both educators. Mpho Phalatse enrolled in 1994. The next year, she enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand to study Chemical Engineering.
During her second year at Wits University, Mpho Phalatse decided to pursue a career as a medical doctor and enrolled at Sefako Makgatho University and MEDUNSA, where she got an MBChB.
She finished medical school in 2005 and interned at Tembisa Hospital. She went on to volunteer at the Jubilee Hospital after doing community service in Hammanskraal.
Personal Life
Mpho Phalatse is a proud mother of 3, although XYZ is yet to confirm the names of her children and spouse.
Career
In 2006, Mpho Phalatse joined the public service, working in various positions, including as chief director of clinical governance in the Department of Health.
She was appointed Executive Mayor of Johannesburg in November 2016, becoming the first female mayor of the city.
She was elected to the role on November 22, 2021, as a member of the Democratic Alliance, becoming the first woman to serve as mayor of the metropolitan municipality, which was founded in 2000.
Mpho Phalatse is the city of Johannesburg’s first black female mayor and the city’s second female mayor, following Jessie McPherson, who served from 1945 to 1946.
Net Worth
Although most African politicians keep their assets inconspicuous, Mpho Phalatse being a medical doctor, has made that public. She has an estimated net worth of US$1 million to US$5 million.
Social Media
- Twitter handle: @mphophalatse1