Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi

Siphokazi Lusithi (née Mani; born 19 July 1986) is a South African politician, currently a member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature for the African National Congress, and the current Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for Public Works and Human Settlements in the Eastern Cape provincial government. Lusithi previously served as the MEC for the Social Development and Human Settlements portfolios.

Early life and education Lusithi was born on 19 July 1986 in Steynsburg in the former Cape Province. She matriculated from Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth in 2003. She studied at the University of Port Elizabeth and the University of Fort Hare. She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of South Africa.

Provincial government Lusithi was elected to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature in the 2019 Eastern Cape provincial election. She was then appointed Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Social Development by the newly elected premier, Oscar Mabuyane.

On 16 August 2022, Lusithi was appointed as the MEC for Human Settlements. Following the 2024 general election, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure was merged with the Department of Human Settlements; Lusithi was appointed MEC for the newly established department.

Personal life Lusithi is married to Vuyo. The couple tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.