Liezl Linda van der Merwe

Member of the National Assembly

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About Liezl Linda van der Merwe

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.

Political party:

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)

Constituency Offices

Not associated with any constituency offices

Contact Details:

021 403 3355

lvandermerwe@parliament.gov.za

person email

liezlvandermerweifp@gmail.com

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liezl@ifp.co.za

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

1st Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Regional Western Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

4th Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Filling of Vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality (2019) (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 12th October 2018 until 7th May 2019

Member at Subcommittee on HLP Report (Joint Committees)

from 5th April 2018 until 7th May 2019

Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Filling of Vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality (Ad Hoc Committees)

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 and Digital Technologies (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

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

5th Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party National 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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Politician Activity

What they said in committee meetings:

What are committee meetings?

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Concerns about matters relating to child welfare and functioning of DSD: Solidariteit briefing; Implementation of the National Plan of Action for Children

23 Nov 2022

Ms L van der Merwe (IFP) confirmed that the unresponsiveness of the Department and delays in the adoption process raised ...

Foster care court order progress

16 Nov 2022

Ms L van der Merwe (IFP) shared the Chairperson’s concern over the recurrent backlogs and extensions. She also commended the ...

Migrant issues, opening of refugee offices, statelessness & backlog project: Lawyers for Human Rights briefing

15 Nov 2022

Ms L van der Merwe (IFP) asked for more information on the 15 million stateless persons mentioned.

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Questions asked to ministers:

What are questions asked to ministers?

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Questions asked to the Minister of Social Development

25 Nov 2022

(1)Whether she has been informed of the comments made by the Department of Social Development in Gauteng that no new ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Social Development

25 Nov 2022

What total number of field social workers, excluding supervisors and managers, have been employed by her department in each province, ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Social Development

25 Nov 2022

For the past five financial years, what (a) total number of South Africans have benefited from shelters for victims of ...

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Plenary appearances:

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Appropriation Bill

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 ...

Women Empowerment And Gender Equality Bill (Second Reading Debate)

4 Mar 2014

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, ...

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Declaration of interests

What are declaration of interests?

Annually, MPs are required by parliament to register their financial interests and gifts received in their official capacity. Due to the significant influence of the role that MPs take on, there may be times when their personal or business interests become in conflict with the duty prescribed to them as elected officials representing the public interest. You can see what interests your MPs declared here.
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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

HOUSE

DOOR DE KRAAL, BELLVILLE

970sqm

FLAT

MORNINGSIDE, DURBAN

48sqm

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VAN DER MERWE FAMILY TRUST

L VAN DER MERWE

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Door de Kraal, Bellville

1104sqm

Vacant land

Rooi Els

1757sqm

Public/Private Source

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Family Trust

PZ van der Merwe Family Trust

33%

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Family Trust

PZ vd Merwe Trust

33%

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Description of Journey Sponsor

Democracy for Madrid Study Tour

KAS

Oxford Study Tour at the University of Oxford

FORB

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Dwelling

Sutherland Northern Cape

2141m²

Vacant Land

Rooi Els Western Cape

2800m²

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

-

33%

Van Der Merwe Family Trust

Family Trust

Description Extent Location

Vacant Land

2800m2

Rooi Els

Dwelling

4000m2

Sutherland

No Name of Company Nature

33%

PZ Van Der Merwe Family Trust

Discretionary

Description Sponsor

Study Tour to Germany (March)

KAS

Study Tour to Taiwan (September)

Taiwan

Study tour to Ivory Coast

KAS

Source Description Value

Taiwanese Representatives to South Africa

Vivo Smart HR Garmin

R2800

Description Extent Location

Land

2800sq.m

Rooi els , Cape Town

Land

757sq.m

Kuilsriver, Cape Town

Name of Company Nature

P2 Van der Merwe Trust

Family Trust

Description Location

Apartment

Cape Town

Vacant land

Rooi Els

Vacant land

Kuilsrivier

Name of Company Nature

Van der Merwe Trust

Family Trust

Description Extent Location

Vacant land

1 040sq.m.

Rooi Els

Vacant land

757sq.m.

Kuilsrivier

Name of Company Nature

PZ van der Merwe Tust

Trust

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

South African Strategic

Consultancy

Description Extent Location

Plot

1 240sq.m.

Rooi Els

Plot

757sq.m.

Kuilsrivier

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

South African Strategic

[Partnership]

Name Value Activity

South African Strategic

Not more than R5 000pm

Consultancy

Description Extent Location

Plot

1 840sq.m.

Rooi Els

Plot

757sq.m.

Kuilsrivier

Description Extent Location

Plot

757sq.m.

Kuilsrivier