Following a Rules Committee meeting that composed the Legislature Committees for the 7th Legislature, the following committee allocations have been made:

Ms Jóhni Steenkamp has been appointed the Chief Whip of the DA Caucus. Ms Steenkamp served as a Member of Parliament from 2014–2019, where she served as the Environment Spokesperson for the DA. In 2021, she was elected as Councillor for Ward 7 in JB Marks and served as Caucus Leader until she was sworn in as a Member of the Provincial Legislature in June 2024.

She will be serving as the DA Spokesperson on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism, as well as on Agriculture and Rural Development.

Mrs Hendriette van Huyssteen will be the DA Spokesperson on Health and Social Development, as well as the Oversight of the North West Provincial Legislature. She is an admitted attorney who has been a Councillor in Ward 7 in the Naledi Local Municipality since 2021.

Mr CJ Steyl has served in various administrative positions within the DA North West, Free State, and National Assembly.  He was the NW Provincial Campaigns and Media Director before he was sworn in as a member of the North West Provincial Legislature in June 2024.  He will be serving as the DA Spokesperson on Education, Arts, Culture, and Recreation, as well as Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs.

Mr Wolfgang Wallhorn has been a Councillor in Ward 39 in Matlosana since 2016. He is a Environmental Manager by profession.  Mr Wallhorn will be the DA Spokesperson on the Office of the Premier, Finance as well as the Petitions Committee.

Mr Freddy Sonakile returns as the DA Caucus Leader. He will be the party’s Spokesperson on the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) as well as Community Safety and Transport management, and Public Works.

The DA Caucus is ready to serve and hold the government accountable.

 

Issued by Freddy Sonakile - DA Caucus Leader in the North West Provincial Legislature