Dave Bryant
David William Bryant is a South African politician serving as the Shadow Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries since December 2020. He has been a Member of the National Assembly since September 2020, representing the Democratic Alliance. Bryant was a proportional representation councillor of the City of Cape Town between 2009 and 2011, and then served as the ward councillor for ward 77 from 2011 to 2016. Bryant was the ward councillor for ward 115 from 2016 to 2020.
Dave Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries | |
| Assumed office 5 December 2020 | |
| Deputy | Cheryl Phillips |
| Leader | John Steenhuisen |
| Preceded by | James Lorimer |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David William Bryant |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education
Bryant holds a BA degree in media studies from the University of Cape Town.[1][2] He also fulfilled five short university courses on economics and planning. He also lived in the United Kingdom.[3]
Political career
On 1 June 2009, Bryant was sworn in as a proportional representation councillor in the City of Cape Town representing the Democratic Alliance.[4] He was elected as the ward councillor for ward 77 in May 2011.[3] In August 2016, he was elected as the ward councillor for the newly created ward 115.[3]
Parliamentary career
On 10 September 2020, Bryant was sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa.[5][6] He succeeded Thandi Mpambo-Sibhukwana, who had died in June.[3]
Shadow Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
On 5 December 2020, Bryant was appointed Shadow Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries in the new Shadow Cabinet led by John Steenhuisen.[7] He became a member of the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries on 7 December.[6]
Personal life
Bryant has two children.[2]
References
- "Council members". University of Cape Town. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- "Is your councillor worth R1.3m?". News24. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Wentzel, Lizahn (1 October 2020). "Councillor takes up post at National Assembly". Atlantic Sun. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- "Dave Bryant". City of Cape Town. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- @ParliamentofRSA (10 September 2020). "Swearing in of New Members of the National Assembly (10 Sep 2020)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- "David William Bryant". People's Assembly. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- Mazzone, Natasha (5 December 2020). "DA announces new Shadow Cabinet that will bring Real Hope and Real Change". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 5 December 2020.