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The DA in the Western Cape welcomes the election of four new Chairpersons of Standing Committees of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. This comes just 13 months after the Seventh Western Cape Provincial Parliament and relevant oversight committees were constituted – to hold the 7th Western Cape Provincial Government Administration accountable.

Gillion Bosman, DA Chief Whip in the Western Cape Legislature, said: “A year into this term, it was the right time to reflect, refresh, and refocus. Every member brings valuable expertise, and these changes ensure their skills are put to best use. This is about strengthening accountability and delivering clean, effective governance.”

The four newly elected committee chairs are:

Premier and Constitutional Matters: Thomas Walters – who holds a degree in Political Science and has served as a municipal councillor, member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and member of the National Assembly.

Police Oversight, Community Safety and Cultural Affairs and Sport: Benedicta van Minnen – who holds degrees in Politics, Criminology and Law, and is a former Member of the National Assembly and former MMC for Health and Human Settlements in the City of Cape Town

Finance & Budget: Leon van Wyk – who holds a BCom degree from UCT with joint majors in Accounting and Economics, and previously served as Mayor of the George Municipality. He is a qualified chartered accountant, who worked at the then Industrial Development Corporation and later specialised in corporate finance with Rand Merchant Bank.

Education: Peter Johnson – who holds a degree in Industrial Psychology and Labor Relations, and is a former MMC for Finance and Infrastructure at Stellenbosch Municipality.

The other Standing Committee Chairpersons who remain unchanged are:

• Rules: Daylin Mitchell
• Chair of Chairs: Reagen Allen
• Parliamentary Oversight & Programming Authority: Gillion Bosman
• Social Development: Wendy Kaizer-Philander
• Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism: Noko Masipa
• Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning: Dave Bryant
• Mobility: Prof Nomafrench Mbombo
• Health and Wellness: Memory Booysen
• Infrastructure: Dirk Wessels
• Public Accounts: Ferlon Christians
• Conduct: Benedicta van Minnen

Issued by Gillion Bosman, MPP - DA Chief Whip in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament