Noko Phineas Masipa (born 16 October 1968) is a South African politician who is a

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since the 2019 general election for the Democratic Alliance. In August 2022, Masipa was appointed as the Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Education

Masipa has a Master of Business Administration degree from the Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA), a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the

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, and a national diploma in nursing from the Sarleh Dollie Nursing College in collaboration with the

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. Additionally, Masipa did a short course on the business of wine at the

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. He holds a certificate in leadership from the

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and a certificate in marketing from the

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. At

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and

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in the

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, he fulfilled an International Ireland Leadership Programme.

Early childhood

Phineas Masipa was born in GaManhlodi popularly known as Cooperspark, in Limpopo's Aganang Municipality. He matriculated at Mosonya Secondary School at GaManhlodi Village, Moletjie. He finished his primary school at Borume Primary School. Started his high school journey at Nokanantshwana Junior Secondary School. Due to finances he dropped out for two years after completing the then standard eight.

Career

Masipa worked in the banking sector before becoming active in politics. He was 20th on the Democratic Alliance's national list for the 2019 general election and won a seat in the

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at the election. In June 2019, Masipa became an alternate member of the

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. On 18 August 2022, Masipa was appointed by

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as the DA's Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. He succeeded Annette Steyn, who retired from politics in June 2022.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Masipa, Phineas Living people 1968 births Place of birth missing (living people) Politicians from the Western Cape Democratic Alliance (South Africa) politicians Members of the National Assembly of South Africa 21st-century South African politicians