Leon van Wyk
Leon van Wyk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2024 | |
| Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality | |
| In office 22 May 2020 – 9 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leon David van Wyk 26 January 1956 (68) Oudtshoorn, Cape Province, South Africa |
Leon David van Wyk (born 26 January 1956) is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Since 22 May 2020, he has served as the mayor of the George Local Municipality.[1] He succeeded the corruption accused Melvin Naik.[2] Van Wyk was previously a member of the mayor's committee for finance.
Early life
[edit]Van Wyk was born in Oudtshoorn and was schooled in Worcester. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and with joint majors in Economics and Accounting. He qualified as a Chartered accountant by 1981.[3]
Career
[edit]Van Wyk succeeded Melvin Maik as mayor of George Local Municipality, after his membership was cancelled, after being accused of corruption.[4] Van Wyk was chosen as the DA candidate for mayor on 8 May 2020.[5]
On 10 May 2024, Van Wyk was sworn in as Western Cape Member of Parliament.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Councils". George Municipality. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Mhlathi, Yolanda (2020-05-23). "Leon van Wyk elected executive mayor of George". SABC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Leon van Wyk". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Nobanda, Chuma (2020-02-13). "George Mayor Melvin Naik membership cancelled". SABC News. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Leon van Wyk is die DA se burgemeesters- kandidaat". George Herald (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Pienaar, Michelle (2024-05-07). "George Mayor to be Sworn in as Western Cape MPL". George Herald. Retrieved 2024-07-05.