Eric Kholwane

Sikhumbuzo Eric Kholwane (born 24 September 1972) is a South African politician and lawyer who served as the Mpumalanga MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism from May 2014 to May 2019. He was also a member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature during that time. Prior to serving in the Mpumalanga provincial government, Kholwane was a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2004 to 2014. He is a member of both the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party.

Early life and education Kholwane was born on 24 September 1972. He obtained a nursing diploma from the Mpumalanga Nursing School. He holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa. He also served on the Portfolio Committee on Safety and Security. Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane was elected premier in March 2018, and she retained him in his post.

Kholwane left the provincial legislature on 7 May 2019. Pat Ngomane was appointed his successor.

Personal life In 2012, Kholwane was charged with rape, only to be acquitted a few months later.

On 28 September 2020, Kholwane was arrested for allegedly raping his own daughters aged 7. The ANC temporarily suspended him as a member of the provincial executive committee.