Alexandra Beukes
Alexandra Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 12 June 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| Northern Cape MEC Transport, Safety and Liaison | |
| In office 11 May 2017 – 1 June 2017 | |
| Premier | Sylvia Lucas |
| Preceded by | Pauline Williams |
| Succeeded by | Pauline Williams |
| Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 7 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Alexandra Jennifer Beukes is a South African politician who has been a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly since 12 June 2019. Prior to serving in the National Assembly, she was a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature and the mayor of the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality. Beukes is a member of the African National Congress.
Political career
[edit]Beukes is a member of the African National Congress. Prior to her election to the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Beukes served as the mayor of the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality.[1] She was elected to the provincial legislature in the April 2009 provincial election.[2] Beukes was re-elected as an MPL in May 2014.[3]
On 10 May 2017, premier Sylvia Lucas appointed Beukes as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Transport, Safety and Liaison, succeeding Pauline Williams.[4] She was sworn in as an MEC the next day.[5] Due to disapproval from the ANC, Lucas rescinded her decision on 1 June 2017.[6]
Parliamentary career
[edit]Prior to the 2019 South African general election held on 8 May, Beukes was given the 118th position on the ANC's national list of candidates.[7] She was not elected. However, Beukes entered parliament on 12 June 2019 as a replacement for Siyabonga Cwele.[8] She was given her committee assignments later that month.[7]
For the 2024 South African general election, Beukes was given the 185th position on the ANC's national list of candidates.
Committee assignments
[edit]- Joint Standing Committee on Defence[7]
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Alternate member)[7]
- Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Municipalities of the Republic of South Africa Contact Details and Council Information Date of this version: February 2007" (PDF). cdn.lgseta.co.za. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Northern Cape MPLs elected April 22". Politicsweb (IEC). 30 April 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "2014 elections: Members of Northern Cape legislature". Politicsweb (IEC). Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Mthukwane, Ntozakhe (10 May 2017). "Urgent reshuffle in Northern Cape cabinet". News24. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "ANC conference off to rocky start". Diamond Fields Advertiser (Pressreader). 12 May 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Makhafola, Gertrude (1 June 2017). "Sylvia Lucas to rescind cabinet reshuffle decision". IOL. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Alexandra Jennifer Beukes". People's Assembly. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Seleka, Ntwaagae (15 June 2019). "Kebby Maphatsoe returning to Parliament". News24. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Coloureds
- Politicians from the Northern Cape
- Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
- Women members of provincial legislatures of South Africa
- Members of the National Assembly of South Africa
- Women members of the National Assembly of South Africa
- Democratic Alliance (South Africa) politicians