Mzwanele Sokopo
Mzwanele Sokopo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | Western Cape |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
Mzwanele Major Sokopo is a South African politician and a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress.
Political career
Sokopo was elected as the regional treasurer of the African National Congress in the Southern Cape in 2011.[1] He was elected as the regional secretary of the party in 2015.[2]
Sokopo stood as an ANC parliamentary candidate from the Western Cape in the 2024 national and provincial elections, and was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa.[3] The ANC appointed him as a party whip.[4]
Personal life
In May 2023, Sokopo and former South African Revenue Service accountant Ndileka Precious Mfunda were acquitted of theft and tax fraud charges, however, they were found guilty of charges contravening the Tax Act by the Thembalethu Regional Court.[5] The court sentenced Sokopo in January 2024 to two and a half years imprisonment, alternatively allowing him to pay a R20,000 fine, along with an additional payment of R4,000.[6]
References
- ^ "Fransman asks for unity in ANC". George Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "New ANC leadership for Southern Cape". George Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS | Politicsweb". www.politicsweb.co.za. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Mzwanele Major Sokopo". People's Assembly. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Update: Sokopo acquitted on fraud and theft charges". George Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Sokopo's options: Pay a fine or go to jail". George Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-24.