Malatji was born on 13 July 1977 in Mariveni Village. Cllr Malatji is a resident of Mariveni village in ward 23. He is married with three children. During his spare time, Cllr Malatji is either fishing or playing chess.

Councillor Malatji matriculated in 1996 at Shipungu High School. The Chief Whip graduated with a degree in Optometry (B-Optom) from the University of Limpopo in 2008. Councillor Malatji served as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the University of Limpopo Optometry Student Association (ULOSA).

Career

He was employed by the Department of Health as an Optometrist for three years from 2011 to 2013 at Letaba Hospital. He also worked at Mukwa Optometrists as an optometrist in 2009.

From 2010 to 2011, Cllr Malatji ran his practices (optometry) in Malamulele and Soshanguve concurrently. From 2014 to 2016, Cllr Malatji ran another optometry practice in Tzaneen.

Cllr Malatji has been actively involved in politics and community work since joining the ANC in 1992. He served in various leadership positions and was elected as the Ward Councillor for Ward 23 of the Greater Tzaneen Municipality.