History: The surname Hlongwa is common among the Nguni-speaking peoples of Southern Africa, particularly the Zulu and Swazi communities. It signifies a connection to the Hlongwa lineage. Notable individuals with this surname include:
- Thulani Hlongwa: South African footballer known for his skills as a midfielder.
Popular people from Hlongwa last name
Nkanyiso Hlongwa (Finance/Consulting)
Partner and Head of Johannesburg Office at The Bridgespan Group, serving philanthropy, nonprofit, and impact investing clients across Africa. Previously worked for Monitor Deloitte in corporate strategy and growth, focused on agriculture, energy, and financial services. Co-author of “Closing the Capital Gap on Impact Investment in Africa.” Holds MBA from St. Mary’s University College and Bachelor of Business Science (Honours in Economics) from University of Cape Town. [citation:1]
Partner and Head of Johannesburg Office at The Bridgespan Group, serving philanthropy, nonprofit, and impact investing clients across Africa. Previously worked for Monitor Deloitte in corporate strategy and growth, focused on agriculture, energy, and financial services. Co-author of “Closing the Capital Gap on Impact Investment in Africa.” Holds MBA from St. Mary’s University College and Bachelor of Business Science (Honours in Economics) from University of Cape Town. [citation:1]
Bavelile Gloria Hlongwa (Engineering/Politics)
Former Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa (2019). Chemical engineer who worked at Shell Downstream SA and Sapref. Served as non-executive board member at Dube Trade Port Corporation and National Metrology Institute of South Africa. Passed away in September 2019. Posthumously awarded Doctor of Administration. [citation:10]
Former Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa (2019). Chemical engineer who worked at Shell Downstream SA and Sapref. Served as non-executive board member at Dube Trade Port Corporation and National Metrology Institute of South Africa. Passed away in September 2019. Posthumously awarded Doctor of Administration. [citation:10]
Leave a Reply