There is an increasing number of female politicians in the present-day society.
These are women who are bold, outspoken, and fearless.
They stand firm through the trials and tribulations that come with being a public figure.
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Baleka Mbete was bornon the 24th of September 1949.
Where was Baleka Mbete born?
Baleka was born in Claremont, Durban, South Africa.
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Before joining her first school, she spent her early years in Northern Transvaal with her grandmother.
Other details about her early life are scarce.
Nonetheless, Mbete displayed confidence and an undying spirit from her early years.
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How old is Baleka Mbete?
As of 2019, Baleka Mbete age is 69 years.
Baleka Mbete academic qualifications
Baleka Mbethe went to a local primary school in Durban, South Africa.
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In 1958, her family relocated to Fort Hare University, where her father worked as a librarian.
She, therefore, went to a local school around the area.
However, her father lost his job, so she was sent to a boarding school.
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Baleka Mbete education continued at Inanda Seminary, Durban, where she graduated in 1968.
She graduated with a certificate in 1973.
She then went back to Durban, where she was actively engaged in Black-consciousness campaigns.
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She established links with African National Congress (ANC) at that time.
On the 10th of April 1976, Balekawent into exile.
She came back to her motherland in 1990.
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She was, therefore, succeeded by Thandi Modise as the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Baleka Mbete net worth
How much does Baleka Mbete earn?
At the time, she was the highest-paid Member of Parliament.
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Her exact net worth is yet to be disclosed to the public.
For a long time, Mbete was accused of political bias.
She allegedly favoured and failed to take any stern action against Jacob Zuma in Parliament.
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She also rubbished these claims.
Mbete’s business dealings have also been termed as questionable.
Through the spokesperson of Parliament, Moloto Mothapo, Mbete disputed the allegations and called them false and malicious.
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The couple later got divorced.
There are two Baleka Mbete children.
Her son’s name is Duma Kgositsile, while Nkuli Kgositsile is Baleka Mbete daughter.
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In 2016, Nape Khomo became Baleka Mbete husband.
Thecouple exchanged vowson her 67th birthday at Gumatana village, Mqanduli.
The marriage is the second union for both herself and her current husband.
Nape Khomo is a businessman who is ten years her junior.
The couple is happily married.
Baleka Mbete is a political figure who served as the Speaker of National Assembly for many years.
She was also the vice president of South Africa from 2008 to 2009.
The bold and fearless politician got married at the age of 67 years.
She inspired people in South Africa to follow their heart regardless of their age.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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