Maxwell Izekiel Moss (born 15 May 1960) is a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 1999 to 2009. He served the Western Cape constituency.
Maxwell Moss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office June 1999 – May 2009 | |
| Constituency | Western Cape |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maxwell Izekiel Moss 15 May 1960 |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Awards | Order of the Disa |
Early life and activism
editMoss was born on 15 May 1960.[1] He was involved in the anti-apartheid movement, including through the West Coast Council of Churches and the National Union of Metalworkers; he was imprisoned at Pollsmoor for his activism.[2] In 1993, while Moss was working as campaign organiser for the ANC ahead of the 1994 general election, he was left wheelchair-bound after a car accident.[2]
Legislative career
editMoss served two consecutive terms in the National Assembly, gaining election in 1999[1] and 2004.[3] He represented the Western Cape constituency. During his second term, he faced criminal charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the Travelgate scandal, but the charges were withdrawn in February 2007 for what the National Prosecuting Authority said were humanitarian reasons.[4][5]
Moss left Parliament after the 2009 general election. As of 2010, he headed the economic transformation desk of the ANC's Western Cape branch.[6]
Honours
editIn 2004, the Western Cape Provincial Government awarded Moss its highest public service award, the Order of the Disa, "for his perseverance and personal dedication to improving the lives of the people of our province".[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "General Notice: Notice 1319 of 1999 – Electoral Commission: Representatives Elected to the Various Legislatures" (PDF). Government Gazette of South Africa. Vol. 408, no. 20203. Pretoria, South Africa: Government of South Africa. 11 June 1999. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "List of Honourees receiving Provincial Honours 2004" (PDF). Western Cape Government. 2004. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "General Notice: Notice 717 of 2004 - Electoral Commission – List of Names of Representatives in the National Assembly and the Nine Provincial Legislatures in Respect of the Elections Held on 14 April 2004" (PDF). Government Gazette of South Africa. Vol. 466, no. 2677. Pretoria, South Africa: Government of South Africa. 20 April 2004. pp. 4–95. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Travelgate: Court to rule on split defence". IOL. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Travelgate agent fined R20 000". News24. 8 February 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Boatless ANC shopkeeper gets two-ton fishing quota". Sunday Times. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2023.