Gratitude Magwanishe

Gratitude Bulelani Magwanishe (born 20 January 1973) is a South African politician and lawyer, who was the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services.

He is a former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and served as a member of parliament for the African National Congress from 1999 to 2024.

[1] Gratitude Bulelani Magwanishe served on the branch, regional and provincial structures of the ANC Youth League between 1991 and 2004.

From 2006 to 2009 he served as cluster Whip for Peace and Security, and he was responsible for the following Study Groups: Justice and Constitutional Development; Defense; Home Affairs; Foreign Affairs; Safety and Security; Correctional Services and Intelligence.

In 2014, he was appointed by President Zuma to serve in the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Council.