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Velenkosini Hlabisa (Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa) was born on 4 January, 1965 in Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa, is a President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Discover Velenkosini Hlabisa'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 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa |
| Occupation |
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| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
4 January 1965 |
| Birthday |
4 January |
| Birthplace |
Hlabisa, Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Velenkosini Hlabisa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Velenkosini Hlabisa height not available right now. We will update Velenkosini Hlabisa's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Velenkosini Hlabisa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Velenkosini Hlabisa worth at the age of 59 years old? Velenkosini Hlabisa’s income source is mostly from being a successful President. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Velenkosini Hlabisa'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 |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
President |
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Timeline
Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa (born 4 January 1965) is a South African politician and former teacher who has been President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) since 2019 and a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 2023.
He is the party's parliamentary leader.
Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa was born on 4 January 1965 in Hlabisa, Northern Natal.
He is the eldest of four children born to David and Thembani Hlabisa.
He joined the IFP Youth Brigade at the age of thirteen in 1978 and matriculated from high school in 1983.
Hlabisa then proceeded to study at the University of Zululand and the University of South Africa.
Since joining the IFP in 1978, Hlabisa had risen through the party's leadership ranks.
His father died while he was at university in 1990.
In 1991, he sought employment as a teacher and worked as one at Ngebeza High School for five years and soon as principal of Somfula High School for twenty years.
In the 1995 municipal elections, Hlabisa was elected a municipal councillor for the town of Hlabisa.
He previously served as the Secretary-General of the IFP from 2011 to 2017, as the Mayor of the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality from 2016 to 2019 and as the Leader of the Opposition in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature between 2019 and 2023.
He was elected Secretary-General of the party in 2011.
He continuously served as a municipal councillor for twenty-four years, during which he was Mayor of the Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality from 2016 to 2019.
In 2017, the IFP's Extended National Council unanimously endorsed Hlabisa to succeed Mangosuthu Buthelezi as party president.
In May 2019, he was elected to the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and given the title of Leader of the Opposition due to the IFP reclaiming the title of second-largest party in the province.
Hlabisa is a member of the legislature's Finance committee.
Hlabisa was elected unopposed as the new leader of the IFP at the party's 35th National General Conference held in August 2019.
On 16 October 2023, IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa announced that the party's National Executive Committee had resolved that Hlabisa would take up the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi's seat in the National Assembly.
Party chief whip in the provincial legislature Blessed Gwala was appointed the party's new caucus leader in the legislature.
Hlabisa was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on 19 October 2023.
