How well do you know your MPs? MP Corner features blog entries from your favourite MPs who have agreed to "get personal". Find out how they got into politics and what their message is for you.
What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I was an activist in the Democratic Party (DP) pre-94. And the reason why I belonged to the DP is because I'm liberal and the principles of the Party were what ...
"While South Africans are welcome to physically come to Parliament, I don’t believe their inputs into the work of Parliament are taken into account when decisions such as passing bills are made."
1. What is your political background?
My political career started in 2014, when I made myself available ...
"We need to get people informed about Parliament. At the moment, people do not have information. Some of them do not know that they can petition to Parliament."
1. What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I come from ...
"There is hope for the country and we can work together to overcome the various challenges. We should celebrate our diversity. I would love to see the 'Zebra' survive and thrive."
Question 1: What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I started volunteering in the Democratic Party (DP) Youth, then went on ...
"I choose to believe there is more good than bad in South Africa, and if everyone chooses to run away, who will be left to stay and fight for what’s right and just."
1. How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I am ...
"People should not just fold their arms and keep quiet. The people elected the government and the interest of the people must be prioritised."
1. What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
Originally, I used to be a member ...
"What we need is to unite around a common vision of the South Africa we want to build"
Question 1: What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I studied Political Science and Philosophy at university, completing an Honours degree ...
Stop voting for a party that has failed to deliver strong economic growth and causes such hardship for millions of South Africans.
1. What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I grew in a liberal family, believing in the ...
"There's so much that is right with South Africa. We can fix everything that's wrong with our country."
Question 1: What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
I started politics in 2006. I joined the DA because ...
