“I knew that if I didn't have personal security in life, I wouldn't be able to go far,” Mashaba said of his wife in an interview.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary over the weekend and spoke glowingly about his wife.
“Do you know why I married Connie at 22, because I was a danger to myself and needed protection. And I chose this woman to protect me, and I Please tell me if there is such a thing as a certificate that can be given while still alive, Kony is still alive… Kony deserves any award that a human being can get from a husband,” Mashaba said in an interview. He said this.
“I am who I am today. She shaped me, she protects me, she supports me unconditionally. I am forever grateful to her and looking forward to Sunday. I don't have any plans…maybe I'll go out.''It's lunch, but I have been legally married to her for 42 years. ”
Mashaba was speaking at Gareth Cliffe's lecture. Cliff Central's “The Burning Platform” With Phumi Mashigo and Kantan Pillay.
Congratulations @HermanMashaba! I hope you and Connie have a great day.Hearing you talk about her girlfriend all the time @CliffCentralCom It was beautiful! Thank you for your continued support🥂 pic.twitter.com/pH85hJ26FN
— Ryan James (@hawXli) March 3, 2024
In another interview, Mashaba credited his success to his wife. “You also need stability in your life,” he said. “One of my most important decisions in life was getting married 30 years ago to have some stability in my life, because I knew that if I didn't have personal security in life, I wouldn't get very far. is.”
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The couple married in 1982, and the entrepreneur once again paid tribute to her on social media on their anniversary.
“Every day I spend with you reminds me of the blessings and strength you bring to my life. Your grace and resilience continue to inspire me. Many more years of love and laughter, And let's spend some precious time together. Thank you for everything, my love,” wrote the founder of The Black Like Me.
Today I celebrate 42 years of marriage to Connie Mashaba.
March 3, 1982 I am so grateful that God gave me the wisdom to make this vow.
Every day I spend with you reminds me of the blessings and strength you bring to my life. Your grace and resilience are an inspiration… pic.twitter.com/SLgp0DwPWq
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) March 3, 2024
Upon taking office as mayor of Johannesburg, Mashaba became the first non-ANC mayor since 1994.
When Mashaba decided to switch from entrepreneurship to political activity in 2016, Mashaba said Kony would protect the family's business interests.
However, Mashaba has not been active in the hair care business since 2005, when he became a 50% shareholder, with the remaining shares held by Pretoria-based cosmetics company Amka Products. According to Connie's LinkedIn profile, she has been her manager at Amka Products for nearly 19 years.
Connie is currently President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). Mr Mashaba continues to serve as executive chairman of Refatsi Investments, a broad-based black economy support company that invests in financial services, mining, construction, transport and logistics.
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