Ms Liezl Linda van der Merwe was first elected to serve as a Member of Parliament in May of 2012 at the age of 33. Ms van der Merwe has served on a number of portfolio committees including Communications, Social Development and Women in the Presidency, amongst others. She has also served on the joint committee for Ethics and Members' Interests, and the joint committee on Multi-Party Women's Caucus
Born on 1 October 1980, in Goodwood in the Western Cape, van der Merwe attended Panorama Primary School and Paarl Gymnasium High School where her interest in history and politics developed. Ms van der Merwe holds a Diploma in Journalism. She first joined the IFP in 2006 upon her return from London where she worked for UK broadcaster ITV. Prior to this, she worked for online news publications.
In the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), van der Merwe served as the Director of Communications. She then became a member of the IFP’s National Council – the IFP’s highest decision making body in-between conferences.
Van der Merwe regards herself as an activist for the rights of women and children and as a strong advocate and believer in servant leadership.
Read more about Liezl in our MP Corner blog.
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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Member at Ethics and Members' Interests (Joint Committees)
since 1st August 2019
Member at Committee on Multi-Party Women's Caucus (Joint Committees)
since 25th July 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) (Party)
4th Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
1st Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Regional Western Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
from 12th October 2018 until 7th May 2019
Member at Subcommittee on HLP Report (Joint Committees)
from 5th April 2018 until 7th May 2019
from 16th November 2016 until 7th May 2019
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the Powers and Privileges Act (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 26th May 2016 until 7th May 2019
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 1st August 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Communications (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Women in The Presidency (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board Inquiry (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 10th November 2016 until 30th November 2016
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
5th Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
2nd Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Regional Western Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
2nd Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Provincial Western Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 7th May 2012 until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Appropriations (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
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Ms L van der Merwe (IFP) thanked the Content Advisor for the summary.
Children’s Amendment Bill: deliberations
18 May 2022
Ms L van der Merwe (IFP) made a few suggestions largely in support of what Ms Masango had raised. She ...
The Committee Secretary said that there were apologies from Ms L van der Merwe (IFP), who is travelling, and Adv ...
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Questions asked to the Minister of Home Affairs
20 May 2022
With reference to the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal where, according to the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa, ...
Whether, in light of the fact that over the past year there have been reports linking a senior official of ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Home Affairs
12 May 2022
With regard to the requirements for late registration of abandoned and/or orphaned children living with a relative and the submission ...
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16 Jul 2014
Hon Chairperson, hon Minister, hon chairperson of our committee, MPs, our guests in the gallery, you are all greeted.
Let me also take this opportunity on behalf of the IFP ...
Deputy Speaker, on a point of order: What the member is saying is not correct. In fact, throughout the committee process I made submissions and I articulated our concerns. So, ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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LAND AND PROPERTY
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House |
Door de Kraal, Bellville |
1104sqm |
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Vacant land |
Rooi Els |
1757sqm |
PENSIONS
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
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Family Trust |
PZ van der Merwe Family Trust |
33% |
Minimal |
TRAVEL
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BENEFITS
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SPONSORSHIPS
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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TRUSTS
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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Family Trust |
PZ vd Merwe Trust |
33% |
N/A |
TRAVEL
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Democracy for Madrid Study Tour |
KAS |
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Oxford Study Tour at the University of Oxford |
FORB |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
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Dwelling |
Sutherland Northern Cape |
2141m² |
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Vacant Land |
Rooi Els Western Cape |
2800m² |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
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33% |
Van Der Merwe Family Trust |
Family Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Vacant Land |
2800m2 |
Rooi Els |
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Dwelling |
4000m2 |
Sutherland |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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33% |
PZ Van Der Merwe Family Trust |
Discretionary |
TRAVEL
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| Description | Sponsor |
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Study Tour to Germany (March) |
KAS |
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Study Tour to Taiwan (September) |
Taiwan |
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Study tour to Ivory Coast |
KAS |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Taiwanese Representatives to South Africa |
Vivo Smart HR Garmin |
R2800 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Land |
2800sq.m |
Rooi els , Cape Town |
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Land |
757sq.m |
Kuilsriver, Cape Town |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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P2 Van der Merwe Trust |
Family Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Apartment |
Cape Town |
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Vacant land |
Rooi Els |
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Vacant land |
Kuilsrivier |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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Van der Merwe Trust |
Family Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Vacant land |
1 040sq.m. |
Rooi Els |
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Vacant land |
757sq.m. |
Kuilsrivier |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Name of Company | Nature |
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PZ van der Merwe Tust |
Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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South African Strategic |
Consultancy |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Plot |
1 240sq.m. |
Rooi Els |
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Plot |
757sq.m. |
Kuilsrivier |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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South African Strategic |
[Partnership] |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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| Name | Value | Activity |
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South African Strategic |
Not more than R5 000pm |
Consultancy |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Plot |
1 840sq.m. |
Rooi Els |
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Plot |
757sq.m. |
Kuilsrivier |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Plot |
757sq.m. |
Kuilsrivier |