Alexandra Beukes
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Alexandra Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 12 June 2019 – 28 May 2024 | |
| Northern Cape MEC Transport, Safety and Liaison | |
| In office 11 May 2017 – 1 June 2017 | |
| Premier | Sylvia Lucas |
| Preceded by | Pauline Williams |
| Succeeded by | Pauline Williams |
| Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 7 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Politician |
Alexandra Jennifer Beukes is a South African politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly from June 2019 until May 2024. Prior to serving in the National Assembly, she was a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature and the mayor of the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality. Beukes is a member of the African National Congress.
Beukes is a member of the African National Congress. Prior to her election to the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Beukes served as the mayor of the Khâi-Ma Local Municipality.[1] She was elected to the provincial legislature in the April 2009 provincial election.[2] Beukes was re-elected as an MPL in May 2014.[3]
On 10 May 2017, premier Sylvia Lucas appointed Beukes as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Transport, Safety and Liaison, succeeding Pauline Williams.[4] She was sworn in as an MEC the next day.[5] Due to disapproval from the ANC, Lucas rescinded her decision on 1 June 2017.[6]