Mongezi Twala

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Mongezi Twala
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Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
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22 May 2019
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Mongezi Wellbeloved Twala
Political party Economic Freedom Fighters

Mongezi Wellbeloved Twala is a South African politician who has been a Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature since 22 May 2019. [1] He is the provincial Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters. [2] Twala serves on the health, co-operative governance and traditional affairs committees in the legislature. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mongezi Wellbeloved Twala". People's Assembly. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  2. "EFF KZN leader says he is going nowhere despite attempts to oust him". News24. Retrieved 18 October 2020.