Ricardo Mackenzie
Ricardo Denver Mackenzie is a South African politician and current Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA). He became an MPP in May 2014 and was re-elected to a second term in May 2019. Mackenzie had previously served as a special adviser to African National Congress Minister Fikile Mbalula. He also serves as the DA's constituency head in Mitchells Plain.
Ricardo Mackenzie | |
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| Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2014 | |
| Constituency | Mitchells Plain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo Denver Mackenzie |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | African National Congress (Until 2014) |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Member of the Provincial Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Life and career
Mackenzie studied at the University of the Witswatersrand where he obtained a graduate certificate in governance and leadership. He is at present studying for a post-graduate diploma in governance. He worked for the Presidency, Old Mutual, and JPMorgan Chase before being appointed a special adviser to the then-Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula.[1]
In January 2014, Mackenzie announced that he had resigned as Mbalula's special adviser and as a member of the African National Congress.[2] He joined the Democratic Alliance and was selected as a candidate for the Western Cape Provincial Parliament ahead of the 2014 general election. He was elected and took office as an MPP on 21 May 2014.[3] During the fifth term of the provincial parliament, he served as the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs and Sports.[1]
Mackenzie was re-elected in May 2019. He represents Mitchells Plain as he is the DA's constituency head in the area. In June 2019, he was selected as the chairperson of the Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters.[1]
References
- Gerber, Jan (4 June 2019). "Former Bitou mayor to chair Western Cape's Scopa". News24. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- "Mbalula's aide defects to DA". eNCA. Johannesburg. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- Felix, Jason; Mzansti, Siyavuya (12 May 2014). "DA leadership gets reshuffle in province". IOL. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
External links
- Mr Ricardo Denver Mackenzie at People's Assembly
- "Hon Ricardo Mackenzie". Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). Archived from the original on 21 June 2020.