Sihle Zikalala
Sihle Zikalala is a South African politician and the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure. He has been an active member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has previously served as the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. Zikalala's political career is marked by his focus on infrastructure development and public service. Recently, he was in the news for being fined by Parliament's ethics committee for submitting his financial interests declaration seven days late, which he attributed to an oversight.
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Sihle Zikalala is the Deputy Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure who was deployed to the conference.
ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly found opened at presiding officer’s house – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-25
Sihle Zikalala, who was KwaZulu-Natal premier at the time, stated that the vast majority of those killed in the riots were criminals.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla pleads not guilty as trial over July 2021 unrest begins – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-10
Sihle Zikalala, the KwaZulu-Natal premier, stated that more than 300 people were killed in the riots.
Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma to stand trial in November over July 2021 unrest – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-18
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala said plans are on track for the construction of a small harbour in the Ray Nkonyeni district municipality.
Mining red flags along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-18
Sihle Zikalala is the deputy minister of public works and infrastructure who submitted his disclosure late due to an oversight.
Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-14
