RESUME FOR HON. MRS WEZIWE GCOTYELWA THUSI
MEC FOR ARTS, CULTURE, SPORT & RECREATION

POLITICAL CREDENTIALS

• MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation (current)
• MEC for Arts, Culture and Tourism since (2006-2009).
• Member of the Provincial Legislature since 2001
• Chairperson of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus (2004-2005)
• Chairperson of the Standing Committee on the Quality of Life, Status of Women, Children, Youth and People with Disabilities (2004 – 2005).
• Chairperson of the Health Portfolio Committee (2005 – 2006)
• Member of the Provincial Executive Committee and Provincial Working Committee of the ANC Women’s League in KwaZulu-Natal (2008-present).
• Convenor of the KZN chapter of the Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa.

Academic Credentials

• Chief Professional Nurse – Equivalent of a Matron.
• Diploma in General Nursing Science.
• Diploma in Midwifery.
• Diploma in Psychiatry.
• Certificate in Reproductive Health Care.

Professional Experience

• Worked in different hospitals in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
• Worked as Chief Professional Nurse at the Commercial City
• Nehawu Shop steward.
• Member of the South African Health Workers Congress.
• Board member – Siyakhula Community Music Centre.
• Secretary – Umlazi Health Forum.