Kingsol Chabalala

Chabalala was born in 1976 in Evaton, Transvaal Province. He attended Mofolo Primary School and matriculated from Qedilizwe Secondary School. Chabalala has a certificate in strategic leadership from Gordon Institute of Business Science. He earned a post-graduate diploma in leadership and African studies from the University of Johannesburg and a national diploma in public administration from Regenesys Business School. He obtained an advanced graduate certificate from University of the Witwatersrand, a project management certificate from North-West University and a certificate in mastering leadership and management skills from AstroTech. Chabalala also has a certificate in the 'Introduction to Law for Non-Lawyers' with the Nelson Mandela Institute at the Wits School of Law. He also holds a certificate from the DA political development program. Chabalala is currently studying towards a master's degree in international politics from the University of Johannesburg. ==Professional career==

Chabalala has served as a board member of the Rural Development Initiative (RUDI). He has also served as a member of the church council. Chabalala served as the board chairman of Ikaheng Service Center, as a managing member of Vuka Lova Recycling Project and as a facilitator of Positive Parenting workshops. Chabalala worked as a debtor for Mshengu's Haulega and Project CC from 2006 to 2007. ==Political career==

Chabalala became involved in politics during his high school days in 1993 through to university as a member of South African Students Congress. In 2016, he was selected as the DA's mayoral candidate for the Emfuleni municipality. The ANC retained crontrol of the municipality and Chabalala remained a member of the provincial legislature. He was re-elected to the provincial legislature in 2019 and 2024 general election. ==Personal life==

Chabalala is married to Joyce. They have two children: Nhlanhla and Zinhle. ==References==