Armand Benjamin Cloete is a South African politician who has been a member of the Free State Provincial Legislature since 2021. He had previously served as a permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces from the Free State from 2019 to 2021. Cloete is a member of the Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus).
Armand Cloete | |
|---|---|
| Permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces from the Free State | |
| In office 23 May 2019 – 4 May 2021 | |
| Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Armand Benjamin Cloete Orange Free State, South Africa |
| Political party | Freedom Front Plus |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Alliance |
| Residence(s) | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Free State |
| Occupation | Member of the Provincial Legislature |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
editHe studied at the University of the Free State. He worked for the Democratic Alliance as a Media Liaison Officer before joining the FF Plus. He was elected to the National Council of Provinces following the 2019 South African general election held on 8 May. Cloete was sworn in as an MP on 23 May 2019. He was one of six permanent delegates from the Free State.[1]
On 4 May 2021, he was sworn in as a member of the Free State Provincial Legislature. He replaced Devar Smit, who resigned. Michiel De Bruyn was appointed to the NCOP.[2][3]
Cloete is married and resides in Bloemfontein.
References
edit- ^ Gerber, Jan (14 May 2019). "'Dis mos jou mense': FF Plus keeps it in the FFamily". News24. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Morapelo, Katleho (11 May 2021). "FS to appoint new NCOP delegate". OFM News. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Morapela, Katleho (11 May 2021). "'Poor service delivery a major concern in FS'". OFM News. Retrieved 5 June 2021.