Siphiwe Felix Mkhize

Background

Mkhize, Siphiwe Felix was born on August 20, 1959 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Son of Virginia Mkhize.

Education

Diploma in Irrigation Sciences, Bari Agronomic Institute, 1981. Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Iowa State University, 1986. Master of Science in Soil Chemistry and Fertility, University of Reading, 1987.

Master of Philosophy in Environmental Ethics, University Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa, 1999. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pretoria, 2001.

Career

Senior research fellow Farmer Support Group University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1989—1993. Development coordinator Catholic Archdiocese, Durban, South Africa, 1993. Deputy director international relations Department Agriculture, Pretoira, South Africa, 1997—1999, director international relations, 1999—2001.

Minister agriculture Embassy South Africa, Washington, since 2001.

Achievements

• Siphiwe Felix Mkhize has been listed as a noteworthy agriculturist, diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member African National Congress, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1992—1996. Member dicesan pastoral council Catholic Church, Durban, 1991—1996. Member of American Society Agronomy.

Interests

• Travel, soccer, music.

Connections

Married Sibongile Anna Africa, June 11, 1964. Children: Sine M., Fezeka N., Lindo N., Simphiwe N.

Father:

Virginia Mkhize Mkhize

Spouse:

Sibongile Anna Africa

child:

Lindo N. Mkhize

child:

Sine M. Mkhize

child:

Simphiwe N. Mkhize

child:

Fezeka N. Mkhize