Liezl van der Merwe
Liezl Linda van der Merwe (born 5 October 1980) is a South African politician who serves as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa, representing the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). She became an MP in May 2012.
Liezl van der Merwe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Liezl Linda van der Merwe 5 October 1980 Goodwood, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party (2006–present) |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
| Committees | Committee on Multi-Party Women's Caucus Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs Portfolio Committee on Social Development |
Life and career
Van der Merwe was born in Goodwood, Cape Town. She attended Panorama Primary School and graduated from Paarl Gimnasium.[1] While at school, she took an interest in politics. She later obtained a Diploma in Journalism.[2]
She moved to London and worked for broadcaster ITV. After returning to South Africa, she became a member of the IFP. Within the IFP, she serves as the party's Director of Communications and is a member of IFP National Council.[3] She is also a former member of the party's National Youth Brigade and a present member of the party's Women's Brigade.
Van der Merwe became a parliamentarian in May 2012. She was sworn in alongside IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa.[4] She was elected to her first full term in May 2014 and won another term in May 2019.[1]
References
- "Liezl Linda van der Merwe". People's Assembly. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- "Blog: Liezl van der Merwe (IFP)". People's Assembly. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- Mpofu, Michael (11 May 2012). "Three young MPs sworn in". IOL. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- "New Members of Parliament sworn in". Retrieved 20 April 2020.