Malusi Gigaba wife Norma Gigaba

(Norma.Gigaba / Instagram)

Who is Norma Gigaba? Seven things to know about Malusi Gigaba’s wife

She’s a self-made IT specialist, but that hasn’t stopped Norma Gigaba from dipping her hands in the till of the taxpayer…

Malusi Gigaba wife Norma Gigaba

(Norma.Gigaba / Instagram)

Well, Malusi Gigaba may be sweating it in Parliament over the naturalisation of the Gupta brothers, but at least he’ll have Norma Gigaba to stick by him. She’s certainly stood by him through more testing times…

While Malusi is the centre of attention, we thought we’d learn a bit more about his supportive spouse and the time the pair have spent together since marrying four years ago. Believe us, Norma is not just your average political WAG: She’s got stories, you know

Who is Norma Gigaba? Essential facts about Malusi Gigaba’s wife:

Basic information

Born on 9 April 1975, Norma married Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba in 2014. The pair have two children together sons named Nkanyezi and Mvelo, and she even has a famous sister in singer Nandi Mngoma.

Achievements in her Career

She has made a name for herself as an IT guru and specialist. She has worked with technology all of her life – earning the nickname Mrs Gigabyte – and takes particular offence to being labelled as a “trophy wife”.

Norma has made a lot of money herself as an independent woman. It’s just that, sometimes, it’s also nice to take whatever you can from the taxpayer…

Expensive tastes, on the taxpayers’ bill

Norma has been the subject of celebrity gossip over the last few years, but she was very much a focal point of political discussion earlier in 2018 following a row over MPs’ expenses.

It was revealed that Norma travelled with her husband across the world to investor roadshows, during his time as finance minister. Her travel costs and expenses came to almost R900 000. DA opposition David Maynier said, although this wasn’t illegal, it was hypocritical of a minister pushing austerity values.

Marriage with Malusi

It’s been turbulent, to say the least. In the same year they wed, Malusi admitted to having an affair with New York-based fashion stylist Buhle Mkhize. A bitter war of words has ensued between the pair, with Gigaba labelling her love rival as a “prostitute” and “obsessive”.

From Gigabyte to soundbite

Put this woman in front of a camera, and you’re going to strike gold. Her interviews have become the stuff of legend recently, due to her unapologetic honesty. As well as revealing their marital secrets, it was Norma’s interview with eNCA in 2017 that drew the most attention.

She admitted to “doing people’s passports and everything” during her husband’s first stint as home affairs minister, as she candidly stated she’d been helping Malusi with official government work. However, it was her stern warning to haters that really turned heads:

“If you decide to go into the water, don’t drag me into the water. Just drink alone, or drown alone. This is my house. I told myself that nobody would take me out of it, even if 99% of the people of South Africa would believe that Noma must leave, but I made the vows. I will leave on my own terms if I have to leave.”

Killing it on Insta

With nearly 500 000 followers on the popular social media site, Norma Gigaba has got the Instagram game on lockdown. She’s a frequent user, posting at least a few times a week, and followers can expect to see some pretty dope photos of Mrs Gigabyte living her best life:

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Mood❤️… birthday vibes loading @bhekokwakhe ???????? we can’t keep calm????

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Empowering women and the less fortunate

Despite her run-in with Mkhize, Gigaba has always stressed the need for female unity. She’s a huge advocate of women’s rights and frequently dedicates her time towards helping South African women – The Norma Gigaba Foundation also helps underprivileged children receive an education.