Personal: 

10 August 1960, Umlazi Township, KZN

Married to Lumka Babalwa Nhlangulela

Three Children

Education:

Matric: Isibonelo High School, Kwa-Mashu Township (1979)
BA Degree at University of Fort Hare (1984)

LLB (1988) University of Natal (Durban)

Professional History:

Attorney: 1991 - 2008
Judge: Mthatha High Court: 1 January 2009 to date
Acting Judge: Supreme Court of Appeal: 1 October 2022 - 30 November 2022; 1 December 2022 - 31 March 2023; 1 April- 31 May 2023; 1 June- 30 September 2023