Born in rural Makhosini, Magwaza-Msibi is a former school principal who holds a BA degree from the University of Zululand and diplomas (in further education) from the then-University of Natal and (in local government) from the then-University of Durban-Westville [REF].
Prior to this, she had occupied several senior administrative positions in the local and town councils, and played a leading role in numerous community projects.