Helen Mercedes Sauls-August is a South African politician and the current Speaker of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. She was elected to the post in May 2019. She previously served as the provincial MEC for Human Settlement and the MEC for Health. She is a party member of the African National Congress. Sauls-August was also a councillor of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.[1][2]
Helen Sauls-August | |
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Speaker of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
Deputy | Mlibo Qoboshiyane |
Preceded by | Noxolo Kiviet |
Personal details | |
Born | Helen Mercedes Sauls-August |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | African National Congress |
Portfolio | Politician |
References
edit- ^ "Eastern Cape to hold its first sitting for sixth administration". IOL news. Eastern Cape. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Helen Sauls-August ready for the Bhisho hot seat". HeraldLIVE. East London. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
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