Phindiwe Sangweni
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| Born | December 2, 1963 Ixopo, South Africa |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Former Constitutional Court Director, South Africa |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Children | HRH Prince Makhosini "Omari" Dlamini, HRH Nikita Sangweni |
Phindiwe Sangweni (born December 2, 1963 as HRH Princess Phindiwe Rita Dlamini) is a South African attorney and businesswoman. She is currently a member of the African National Congress and is CEO of a Private Company Siyakhuluma Consultancy. Phindiwe is a member of the Nhlangwini Royal Family and is a niece of His Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland.
Sangweni was the first black, female director of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. [1][2]
Early life
Phindiwe was born in Ixopo, Kwazulu-Natal. She was born to uMntane Nkosi C Dlamini and Ndlunkulu H Dlamini. When she turned two she moved to Umzinto. She completed her secondary schooling at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Verulem.[3]
Education & career
In 1993, Phindiwe received a B. Proc degree in Law from the University of Natal.[3] In 2005, Sangweni was the assistant of Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, the executive Mayor of Pretoria.
Children and marriage
Phindiwe has two children with Durban businessman Moses Sangweni. She has son HRH Makhosini "Omari" Dlamini and HRH Nikita Sangweni. She currently resides with both children in Johannesburg. She divorced Moses in 1997 after a 7 year marriage.
References
- ^ "Constitutional Court Director retires". Legalbrief Today. JUTA Law. 2007. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ "The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa" (PDF). The National Prosecuting Authority. 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "HRH Princess Phindiwe Dlamini-Sangweni". Who's Who - Southern Africa. whoswhosa.co.za. 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
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