Xego was born on 1 August 1960. She holds a diploma in education as well as a diploma in project management.[1] In 1976 and 1977, she became interested in politics. She began teaching in 1980 and then joined a teachers' union.[2]
In August 2015, Xego voted for a report by the Minister of Police, Nathi Nhleko, that absolved President Jacob Zuma of paying any money towards the controversial multi-million rand upgrades at the Nkandla homestead, his private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.[5]
In the 2019 general election, Xego was re-elected for another term in parliament.[6] She was then appointed to serve on the Portfolio Committee on Communications and the Portfolio Committee on Tourism.[1] She was re-elected for another term in 2024.[7]