Carol Phiri

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Carol Phiri
MP
Member of Parliament from Limpopo
Assumed office
22 May 2019
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Political party ANC

Carol Mokgadi Phiri is a South African politician who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for the African National Congress. [1]

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References

  1. "Ms Carol Mokgadi Phiri - Parliament of South Africa". www.parliament.gov.za. Retrieved 2021-09-15.