Marie Sukers
Marie Elizabeth Sukers (born 18 June 1972) is a South African politician from the Western Cape who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa for the African Christian Democratic Party since May 2019.
Marie Sukers | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1972 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African Christian Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Wits Business School |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education
In 1991, she achieved a Ministerial Development Diploma from the Rhema Bible Training Centre.[1] She fulfilled a management program at Wits Business School in 2005. Sukers obtained a bachelors in theology from the International School of Ministry (ISOM) in 2018.
Parliamentary career
Sukers was nominated to the National Assembly of South Africa following the general election that was held on 8 May 2019 due to the fact that she was placed second on the ACDP's regional list.[2] She was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on 22 May 2019. On 27 June, she received her committee assignments.[3]
During a debate on gender-based violence in September 2019, Sukers called for the House to forget about politics, and to show leadership in addressing the scourge of violence. She called for a national day of prayer against Gender Based Violence.[4]
References
- "Ms Marie Elizabeth Sukers". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Marie Elizabeth Sukers". People's Assembly. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- Van Diemen, Ethan (4 September 2019). "'Am I next?' MPs agree it's time for greater action to fight violence against women". News24. Retrieved 15 September 2020.