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. During the past seven years, van der Merwe has served on a number of portfolio committees including Communications, Social Development and Women in the Presidency, amongst others. Born on 1 October 1980, in Goodwood in the Western Cape, van der Merwe attended Panorama Primary School and Paarl Gymnasium High School. It is at school, where her interest in history and politics developed. Ms van der Merwe holds a Diploma in Journalism and is currently furthering her studies in politics and public service and administration. Ms van der Merwe, 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 serves a member of the IFP’s National Council – the IFP’s highest decision making body in-between conferences - and as the Director of Communications. 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.
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| 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 |
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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 to convey our condolences to the ANC on the passing of the Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Women's League ...
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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 she is now saying is not the truth.
