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Popo Molefe (Popo Simon Molefe) was born on 26 April, 1952 in Sophiatown, Gauteng, South Africa, is an An african national congress politician. Discover Popo Molefe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Popo Simon Molefe |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
26 April 1952 |
| Birthday |
26 April |
| Birthplace |
Sophiatown, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 71 years old group.
Popo Molefe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Popo Molefe height not available right now. We will update Popo Molefe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Popo Molefe's Wife?
His wife is Plaatjie, B.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Plaatjie, B. |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Popo Molefe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Popo Molefe worth at the age of 71 years old? Popo Molefe’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Popo Molefe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Popo Molefe Social Network
Timeline
Popo Simon Molefe OLS (born 26 April 1952 in Sophiatown, Johannesburg) is a businessman and former politician from South Africa.
One of eight children, Molefe was the son of a laborer and a domestic worker, though he was raised largely by one of his aunts, Sanah Tsatsimpe.
He attended Naledi High School in Soweto.
He became involved in political activism as a student, joining the Black People's Convention in 1973, and the South African Students' Movement in 1974.
While a member of the latter organization, he participated in the Soweto Uprising of 1976.
Molefe is a member of the Methodist Church of South Africa.
Molefe was one of the founding members of the Azanian People's Organization at its formation in 1978 and became the first chairman of the Soweto branch in 1979.
He left the group in 1981 as a result of a dispute over the role of white Africans in the anti-apartheid movement, and the following year he became one of the Committee of Ten within the Soweto Civic Organization, serving in that capacity until 1984.
He also was involved with the founding of the United Democratic Front in January 1983.
In August 1983, he became the UDF's National General-Secretary.
Molefe was arrested on several occasions as a result of his political activities.
A 1985 arrest resulted in three years of detention without bail, followed by court proceedings in the Delmas Treason Trial.
At the end of that trial, Molefe was one of eleven men convicted of anti-apartheid activities, and he drew a prison sentence of ten years from Judge van Dijkhorst, the second-longest sentence among the men convicted.
His sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court of South Africa in 1989.
Following his release from prison, Molefe became a member of the newly-legalized African National Congress.
After advancing through various party offices, he became Premier of the North West Province in 1994.
The couple divorced in 2003, after she alleged that he had molested his ten-year-old daughter.
Molefe denied the accusations, and attributed them to what he termed Plaatje's "unstable history of making false allegations".
Police investigated Plaatje's claim but declined to prosecute, citing a lack of sufficient evidence.
He held this position until April 2004, when he resigned from politics citing a desire to tend to his "personal health and family".
Molefe was married to Boitumelo "Tumi" Plaatje, with whom he had four children.
