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Leon van Wyk | |
|---|---|
| Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leon David van Wyk 26 January 1956 (68) Union of South Africa |
Leon David van Wyk (born 26 January 1956) is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Since 22 May 2020, he has served as the mayor of the George Local Municipality.[1] He succeeded the corruption accused Melvin Naik. Van Wyk was previously a member of the mayor's committee for finance.
Career
editVan Wyk succeeded Melvin Maik as mayor of George Local Municipality, after his membership was cancelled, after being accused of corruption.[2] Van Wyk was chosen as the DA candidate for mayor on 8 May 2020.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Councils". George Municipality. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Nobanda, Chuma (2020-02-13). "George Mayor Melvin Naik membership cancelled". SABC News. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Leon van Wyk is die DA se burgemeesters- kandidaat". George Herald (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2024-06-07.