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Alexandra Beukes
South African politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexandra Jennifer Beukes is a South African politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly from June 2019 until May 2024. 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.
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Political career
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succeeding Pauline Williams.[4] She was sworn in as an MEC the next day.[5] Due to disapproval from the ANC, Lucas rescinded her decision on 1 June 2017.[6]
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Parliamentary career
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. She was not re-elected.[9]
Committee assignments
- Joint Standing Committee on Defence[7]
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Alternate member)[7]
- Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans[7]
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