Mr Cillier Brink

"We can become a winning nation if we unleash the creative power of the individual."

cilliers brink

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

From an early age I had an unusual interest in politics. I think I was drawn to ...

Chris Hunsinger

"We have to develop the solution from amidst us as South Africans and present this plan as a product of the collective “us”"

chris hunsinger

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

My first political stand was at the age of ...

Mr George Michalakis

"We have a brilliant future ahead of us if we choose to make it a reality; if we embrace each other, work hard for it and demand nothing but the best from those who are chosen to lead our country."

George Mich

What is your political background? How did you come to ...

Ockert Stefanus Terblanche

"Dear South Africans, let’s work hard to build one South Africa for all!"

Ockert

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

I moved down to Mossel Bay after I left the SA Police Service at the end of August 2010. ...

Ms Nomsa Innocencia Tarabella Marchesi

"My message is South Africans need not despair because of the many challenges we face. Citizens should get involved, question representatives and demand feedback and, most importantly, be active at the polls and vote with their heads."

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political ...

Mr Haniff Hoosen

"South Africans by nature have a very high tolerance for corruption and poor governance. The day that this changes is the day that we will start building a more prosperous future for our children."

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Mr Dennis Richard Ryder

"We have a fantastic country that is worth fighting for. I think people tend to despair with the decline that is happening in our country, but my message is to keep fighting. We can fix South Africa!"

What is your political background?

I was the Mini-Mayor of Bedfordview in 1983. ...

Mr Dion George

I am passionate about building a non-racial South Africa where everyone can become everything that they are capable of becoming.

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

I joined the DA in 1995. I was a community activist in ...

Mr Leon Schreiber

"The Democratic Alliance is the only party that is fighting to build a capable state that provides fair opportunities in an economy where every citizen can prosper."

schreiber

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

I obtained Bachelor's, BA Honours, ...

Mervyn Alexander Dirks (ANC)

"Don't lose hope. South Africa is a Great country and things will improve for the better."

What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?

My political awareness dates back to the late '70s growing up in the then Transkei. As ...

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