Viola Motsumi

Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi is a South African politician. In May 2019, she was elected deputy speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature and consequently became the youngest deputy speaker in South Africa. Motsumi is a member of the African National Congress.

Viola Motsumi MPL
Deputy Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature
Incumbent
Assumed office 22 May 2019
Speaker	Sussana Dantjie
Preceded by	Jane Manganye
Member of the North West Provincial Legislature
Incumbent
Assumed office 22 May 2019
Personal details
Born	Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi
Nationality	South African
Political party	African National Congress
Education	Mmabatho High School
Alma mater	North-West University
Profession	Politician

Early life and education

Motsumi was born in the village Madibe-Makgabane.[1] She matriculated from Mmabatho High School in 2001 and went on to study at North-West University. From the university, she holds a B.Sc. degree in physics, a postgraduate certificate in education, and a BScHons degree in microbiology.[1] She obtained an MBA from the university in 2019. Motsumi worked as a teacher at Mmabatho High between 2008 and 2015.[1]

Political career

In May 2019, she was elected to the North West Provincial Legislature as an African National Congress representative. She was sworn in as an MPL on 22 May. On the same day, she was elected deputy speaker, succeeding Jane Manganye.[2][3] Motsumi serves as the youngest deputy speaker in South Africa.[1]

References

1. "NWU alumna and deputy speaker strives to be a role model for young girls". North-West University. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
2. Montsho, Molaole (21 May 2019). "ANC appoints presiding officers in North West". IOL. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
3. "Provincial legislatures swear in new members". sanews.gov.za. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.

External links

• Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi – People's Assembly