Lufefe Mkutu

Lufefe Mkutu (born 1991 or 1992) is a South African politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 2024, representing the African National Congress.

Early life and education

Mkutu was born in Kwazakhele outside Gqeberha. He matriculated from Khumbulani High School. Mkutu graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Engineering from Nelson Mandela University where he was a student leader in the South African Students Congress.

Career

Mkutu worked for Accenture and General Motors as a business analyst and industrial engineer respectively. In 2019, he was appointed as the media liaison officer for the Eastern Cape Member of the Executive Council for Social Development.

Committee assignments

Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition

Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (Until 3 September 2024)