Annah Gela
Annah Gela is a South African politician of the African National Congress (ANC) who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since May 2019.
Annah Gela | |
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| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Background
Gela completed a municipal management development programme at the University of Pretoria. She also fulfilled a community facilitation programme through the Siyakhula Trust.[1]
A member of the African National Congress, she served as its chief whip in the Westonaria Local Municipality from 2008 until 2016.[1]
Parliamentary career
Prior to the 8 May 2019 general election, she was given the 22nd position on the ANC's Gauteng list of candidates for the National Assembly.[2] She was nominated to parliament after the election,[3] and was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on 22 May 2019.[4]
In parliament, she serves on the Portfolio Committee on Health.[5]
References
- "Gela, Annah". African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "ANC national and provincial lists for 2019 elections". Politicsweb. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures". News24. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "Annah Gela". People's Assembly. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "Portfolio Committee on Health - Parliament of South Africa". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 3 November 2020.