Thanduxolo David Khalipha (born 26 January 1963) is a South African politician who has been the Executive Mayor of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality since 2021.
[5] Khalipha became a member of the Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, which will determine Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office, on 21 June 2021.
Khalipha was formally announced as the ANC's mayoral candidate on 16 November.
The Free State ANC was criticised for nominating Khalipha because he allegedly did not have a matric certificate.
The provincial ANC defended him, arguing that he has "strategic leadership" skills.