Mathews Phosa
Mathews Phosa | |
|---|---|
Phosa in 1997 | |
| 1st Premier of Mpumalanga | |
| In office 7 May 1994 – 15 June 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Ndaweni Mahlangu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1952 Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Spouse | Pinky Phosa |
| Alma mater | University of the North |
| Profession | Attorney Politician |
Nakedi Mathews Phosa (born 1 September 1952) is a South African attorney and politician and was also an anti-apartheid activist. He is a former premier of Mpumalanga as well as a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC). Phosa ran for President of the ANC in 2017 but lost to Cyril Ramaphosa.