(1980-04-09) 9 April 1980 (age 44) Manzini, Swaziland
Nationality
South African
Political party
Democratic Alliance
Residence(s)
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Alma mater
St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, Kloof University of Cape Town University of KwaZulu-Natal Harvard University
Occupation
Academic
former politician
musician
Profession
Educator
Website
www.mazibuko.org
Lindiwe Mazibuko (born 9 April 1980) is a Swazi-born South African academic, former politician, musician, social media influencer, and the former leader of the Official Opposition. Democratic Alliance (DA).[1][2] She was elected DA Parliamentary Leader on 27 October 2011,[3] beating incumbent Athol Trollip in a tight race,[4] becoming the first person of colour person to lead the official South African opposition in Parliament and Democratic Alliance in Parliament.
Mazibuko resigned from her position as a member of the Official Opposition in 2014, to study at Harvard University in the United States for a year. She stated that her resignation had nothing to do with differences within the DA, but that it would improve what she could offer the party politically.[5] It does appear, however, that there was a serious and fundamental tension between her and party leader Helen Zille that led to her departure.[6][7] Zille stated that Mazibuko knew she would lose the election for Parliamentary Leader, calling her move to Harvard "plan B".[8] She became less popular towards the end of her tenure, and was described as arrogant and autocratic by members in the DA's caucus in Parliament.[9]
^"DA shadow cabinet - full list of names".
^"National List MPs" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
^Rice, Catherine (27 October 2011). "Mazibuko wins top DA post". Eye Witness News.
^Grootes, Stephen (27 October 2011). "DA Parliamentary leader post to be announced". Eye Witness News.
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