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South African politician (born 2001)
Liam JacobsMP
Liam Jacobs in 2024
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 June 2024
ConstituencyGauteng
Personal details
BornLiam Chad Jacobs
(2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23)
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Political partyDemocratic Alliance
EducationUniversity of Pretoria (BAHons)
Alma materUniversity of Pretoria
ProfessionPolitician
CommitteesSports, Arts, and Culture

Liam Chad Jacobs (born 3 March 2001) is a South African politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). He has also been the leader of the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) since October 2022. He was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa for Gauteng in the 2024 South African general election.

Early life

Jacobs was born in Kimberley of the Northern Cape. Jacobs holds an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria.

Career

Jacobs was Students’ Organisation Leader for the DA. In the 2024 South African general election, he was 60th on the national party list. He currently serves on the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture.

References

  1. ^ "Liam Jacobs". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  2. Payne, Suné (2024-04-07). "Student leaders among fresh faces ready for Parliament". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. "Students Organisation". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  4. "DA unveils 'diverse' candidate list". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2024-07-16.

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