Siviwe Gwarube is a South African politician serving as the Minister of Basic Education in South Africa. She previously served as chief whip and as a member of the South African National Assembly.
Siviwe Gwarube’s Age
Siviwe Gwarube was born on the 14th of July 1989 in King William’s Town, Cape Province, South Africa. She is 35 years old and typically celebrates her birthday on the 14th of July.
Early Life and Education
Siviwe Gwarube was born in King William’s Town in Cape Province. Her grandmother raised her; Siviwe matriculated from the Kingsridge High School for Girls in King William’s Town.
After matriculation, Siviwe Gwarube went to Rhodes University, where she studied law, politics, and philosophy.
In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
During her final study year, Siviwe Gwarube was influenced and joined the Democratic Alliance (DA) Young Leaders Programme.
After graduating, she moved to Cape Town and started working as a spokesperson for Lindiwe Mazibuko, her mentor and Leader of the Opposition.
Thereafter, Siviwe Gwarube moved to the Western Cape Department of Health, where she acted as spokesperson and head of the ministry under Nomafrench Mbombo.
Career
In 2019, during the elections, Siviwe Gwarube was elected as a representative of the DA in the national assembly.
Also, she was appointed as the shadow minister of health in the shadow cabinet headed by DA leader Mmusi Maimane.
Siviwe Gwarube retained her position in the shadow cabinet as John Steenhuisen succeeded Maimane.
Following the digital vibes scandal about corruption in the health department, Siviwe Gwarube accused the country’s health minister of criminal charges.
In 2020, Siviwe Gwarube was appointed as the DA’s latest spokesperson, and she held the position before the party’s election.
During the heated election, she emerged victorious while defeating Angel Khanyile and Chris Hunsinger.
In addition to being the deputy chief whip, Siviwe Gwarube served as the party’s national spokesperson and shadow minister of health until she was given the health portfolio.
In 2022, she was promoted to chief whip in the National Assembly while representing the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Following her rise to success, some individuals viewed her as inexperienced and warned her to be careful.
Siviwe Gwarube, however, stressed her readiness for her latest appointment.
Minister of Basic Education
During the 2024 general elections, Siviwe Gwarube was reelected to her parliamentary position.
She also joined the 4-member team representing the DA during negotiations with the African National Congress (ANC).
In agreement between the DA and the ANC, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her Minister of Basic Education.
ANC’s Reginah Mhaule became her deputy in office.
Family
Siviwe Gwarube is unmarried.
Net Worth
Currently, Siviwe Gwarube’s net worth remains undisclosed.