Laetitia Heloise Arries is a South African politician who has served as a Permanent Delegate to the National Council of Provinces for the North West since 2024. She was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly from 2019 until 2024. Prior to her election to parliament, she served as a councillor of the George Local Municipality. Arries is a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Laetitia Arries | |
|---|---|
 Swearing-in on 22 May 2019 | |
| Permanent Delegate to the National Council of Provinces from the North West | |
| Assumed office 15 June 2024 | |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Economic Freedom Fighters |
| Residence | George, Western Cape |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Career
editArries is a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters. She was elected as a PR councillor of the George Local Municipality in August 2016.[1]
Arries was elected to the National Assembly at the general election held on 8 May 2019. On 22 May 2019, she was sworn in as an MP. Arries is one of two EFF MPs from George. The other EFF parliamentarian is Natasha Ntlangwini.[1]
Arries served as an Alternate Member of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation between 27 June 2019 and 6 May 2020.[2] On 6 May 2020, she became an Alternate Member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development.[2]
Following the 2024 general election, Arries was selected to represent the North West Province in the National Council of Provinces as a member of the EFF.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Pienaar, Michelle (23 May 2019). "Georgians off to parliament!". George Herald. Archived from the original on 4 September 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Laetitia Heloise Arries". People's Assembly. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Minutes of proceedings" (PDF). Parliament of South Africa. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
External links
edit- "Ms Laetitia Heloise Arries". Parliament of South Africa. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020.