Senzo Mchunu

Edward Senzo Mchunu is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Public Service and Administration. He previously served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 22 August 2013 until 23 May 2016. (as acting Premier until 26 September).[1][2] He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former provincial chairperson of the party in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Honourable Edward Senzo Mchunu MP
Minister of Public Service and Administration
Incumbent
Assumed office 30 May 2019
President	Cyril Ramaphosa
Preceded by	Ayanda Dlodlo
6th Premier of KwaZulu-Natal
In office 22 August 2013 – 23 May 2016
Preceded by	Zweli Mkhize
Succeeded by	Willies Mchunu
Personal details
Born	Edward Senzo Mchunu 21 April 1958 eNhlwathi, Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Political party	African National Congress
Spouse(s)	Thembeka Mchunu
Occupation	Politician

Mchunu was born in April 1958 at eNhlwathi in the area of Hlabisa in northern KwaZulu-Natal. He was educated at the University of Zululand and the University of South Africa, qualifying with a BA in Education and International Relations. From 1985 he worked as a high school teacher, resigning to become a full-time politician in 1991.[3]

References

1. "Zweli Mkhize resigns as KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
2. "Senzo Mchunu elected new KZN premier". News24. SAPA. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
3. Suleman, Mohamed (26 September 2013). "The Honourable Premier of KZN". Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 2 April 2014.