Alexandra Abrahams
Alexandra Abrahams | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development | |
| In office 5 December 2020 – 14 June 2024 | |
| Leader | John Steenhuisen |
| Preceded by | Thandi Mpambo-Sibhukwana |
| Succeeded by | Position vacant |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams 13 July 1986 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance |
| Alma mater | Stellenbosch University |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams (born 13 July 1986) is a South African politician serving as a Member of the National Assembly since May 2019. She was appointed as Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development in December 2020. Abrahams is a member of the Democratic Alliance.
Biography
[edit]Abrahams obtained an honours degree in political science from Stellenbosch University.[1] She also has an undergraduate degree in international relations.[1]
Abrahams joined the Democratic Alliance in 2009,[1] when she became the assistant to the party's provincial campaign manager for that year's general election. Two years later, she found employment at the provincial Department of Social Development. She worked for the department until May 2019.[1]
Abrahams was placed third on the DA's regional list for the general election on 8 May 2019.[2] As a result of the DA's electoral performance, Abrahams was elected. She was sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly on 22 May 2019.[3] As of 27 June 2019, she serves as an Alternate Member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development.[2]
In December 2020, the DA parliamentary leader, John Steenhuisen, appointed her to his shadow cabinet as Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development.[4] Abrahams was re-elected to Parliament in the 2024 general election.[5] With the DA entering into a national coalition government with the ANC, Abrahams' tenure as Shadow Deputy Minister came to an end.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Blog: Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams". People's Assembly. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams". People's Assembly. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Who's nominated for the National Assembly & provincial legislatures?". EWN. Johannesburg. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 17 August 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.
- ^ "The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS | Politicsweb". www.politicsweb.co.za. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Masuabi, Queenin (14 June 2024). "DA joins ANC in GNU formation, backs Ramaphosa re-election". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ms Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams at Parliament of South Africa