Busaphi Machi
Busaphi Machi MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
| Profession | Educator, politician |
Busaphi Eleonor Machi is a South African politician and educator who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa for the Inkatha Freedom Party since June 2024.
Background
Prior to becoming involved in politics, Machi worked as a teacher and then as a principal.[1] In 2007, she was sworn in as a councillor in the Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality for the Inkatha Freedom Party. She became a councillor in the Ugu District Municipality in 2016.[1]
Parliamentary career
Machi stood as an IFP parliamentary candidate from KwaZulu-Natal in the 2024 national and provincial elections and was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa and sworn in on 14 June 2024.[2] She is one two IFP MPs from the Ugu District; the other being Bhekizizwe Luthuli.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Assembly post for Ugu councillor". South Coast Herald. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS | Politicsweb". www.politicsweb.co.za. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
External links
- Profile at Parliament of South Africa
- Ms Busaphi Eleonor Machi at People's Assembly