DA puts forward Annelie Lotriet as candidate for Speaker – Mapisa-Nqakula grossly unfit for the position
19 August 2021
In today’s election of the Speaker of the National Assembly in Parliament, the DA will put forth our Parliamentary Caucus Chairperson, Dr Annelie Lotriet, as our candidate for the position.
Dr Lotriet has had years of experience as a member of Parliament and is currently a member serving on the Ethics Committee. She also serves on the Section 25 Ad-hoc Committee on land expropriation.
Dr Lotriet has also previously served exemplary as the DA Shadow Minister for Science and Technology, Higher Education and Training, as well as Arts and Culture.
Her years at the University of the Free State allowed for participation in key projects such as the training and management of the interpreting service at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the training of interpreters for all levels of government.