Sam Moeti

Samuel Edwin Moeti (6 February 1933 – September 2006) was a South African politician and radio broadcaster who was a cultural leader of the Lemba people in Limpopo. He represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 1994 to 1999, and in 2000 he was elected as the inaugural mayor of Vhembe District Municipality.

Early life and career Moeti was born on 6 February 1933 at Tshivhangani in Elim in the former Northern Transvaal. He trained as a teacher and completed his bachelor's degree at the University of South Africa, as well as several postgraduate diplomas at various institutions. where he chaired the Portfolio Committee on Communications.

In the 2000 local government elections, Moeti was elected as executive mayor of the newly incorporated Vhembe District Municipality.

Personal life and death In 1974, he married Lydia Nana, with whom he had one son, named Gulani.

On 20 September 2006, Moeti was admitted to hospital in Sandton. He died several days later.