Basic Information | |
Stage Name: | Supra Mahumapelo |
Real Name: | Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo |
Occupation: | Politician |
Date Of Birth/Age: | 7 June 1968 (55 Years Old) |
Place of Birth: | North West, South Africa |
Gender: | Male |
Nationality: | South African |
Marital Status: | Married (to Kule Mahumapelo) |
Education: | University of South Africa |
Supra Mahumapelo Biography
Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo is a South African politician and businessman and former premier of the North West province.
He was born to the family of Stephen Kalagongwe Mahumapelo (father) and Agnes Matlakala Bereng (mother) and grew up in Manamolela village. Like most students of the time, h trekked to school. But the goal of education was way stronger than any challenges he faced with mobility back then. He plodded on and soon education, headed to high school, and matriculated.
His interest in politics made him join the African National Congress. Since joining the collective, he had held several political posts, including serving as premier of South Africa’s North West region. He is one of those supporting Parliament’s Section 89’s Phala Phala report.
Age
Supra Mahumapelo was born in 1968, which makes him 54 years at the time of writing. Unlike most notable figures, his birthdays are not moments of wild celebration.
Wife
Supra Mahumapelo is long off the market – since married so to speak. His wife has been a pillar in most of his initiatives as a politician and as a person. Kule Mahumapelo is proud to identify as the wife of the politician. She has several initiatives to her name, including one that’s in partnership with the social security agency.
Children
Supra Mahumapelo has got a family that he deeply cherishes. The unit comprises four children of both sexes (two boys and two girls).
Net Worth
For a controversial figure, it is not surprising that the interest in Supra Mahumapelo’s net worth is pretty high. The politician himself won’t dwell on that. However, public estimates put it at about $5 million – a decent figure by South African standards/.
Salary
Supra Mahumapelo’s salary is what he would rather keep close to his chest. The exact figure is unknown, but then it must be something he is okay with. For a general clue, it might be said that politicians earn pretty high.
Qualifications
In South Africa’s buzzing political universe, Supra Mahumapelo might not be the man with the most qualifications, but he gets along pretty well.
He attended the Marotse Primary School and then Tlotlego MiddleSchool in the now-Atamelang Township He matriculated in 1988 and then headed for the Technikon Northern Transvaal (TNT) now TUT in Soshanguve, where he acquired a National Diploma in Commercial Practice (NDCom. He also holds a master’s degree in political economy from the University of Port Elizabeth.
Businesses
Supra Mahumapelo is not much of a resonant name in the business universe. His name rings in politics. So it may as well be said that politics is his business. He’s also a musician although not exactly celebrated in the field.
He is the founder of the Diphateng Tourism Enterprise and Youth Entrepreneurship Style (YES), which aims to equip young people with entrepreneurial skills.
Cars & House
while many South Africans often wonder what Supra Mahumapelo’s house looks like, the politician himself would not be drawn into the discussion. He is known to have a house of his own but would rather keep the details to himself. That’s nothing strange with most public figures, of course.
Details about Supra Mahumapelo’s personal cars are just not out there. However, as premier, he inherited two vehicles from his predecessors. By standing rules, he was entitled to get a new car when the current one travels up to 120km.
Although the car crossed the mark, he decided not to change it immediately. Much later, though, the North West provincial government decided to buy a new official car worth R1.1 million for the premiere.