Liam Jacobs
Liam Jacobs MP | |
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Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
Constituency | Gauteng |
Personal details | |
Born | Liam Chad Jacobs 3 March 2001 Kimberley, Northern Cape |
Political party | Democratic Alliance |
Education | University of Pretoria (BAHons) |
Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
Profession | Politician |
Committees | Sports, Arts, and Culture |
Liam Chad Jacobs (born 3 March 2001) is a South African politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). He has also been the leader of the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) since October 2022.[1] He was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa for Gauteng in the 2024 South African general election.
Early life
[edit]Jacobs was born in Kimberley of the Northern Cape.[1] Jacobs holds an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria.[2]
Career
[edit]Jacobs was Students’ Organisation Leader for the DA.[3] In the 2024 South African general election, he was 60th on the national party list.[4] He currently serves on the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]On the 4th of November 2023, Jacobs debuted as a professional wrestler at a local wrestling promotion in South Africa.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Liam Jacobs". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Payne, Suné (2024-04-07). "Student leaders among fresh faces ready for Parliament". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Students Organisation". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "DA unveils 'diverse' candidate list". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2024-07-16.