Harold McGluwa
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Harold McGluwa | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Northern Cape | |
| In office 5 December 2020 – 6 December 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Louw |
| Succeeded by | Isak Fritz |
| Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office September 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic Alliance |
| Occupation | Politician |
Harold McGluwa is a South African politician serving as a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature since 2012. A member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), he has served as the party's provincial leader in the Northern Cape from 2020 until 2025.[1] He was the DA's provincial chairperson from 2012 to 2020. He is also the party's chief whip in the legislature. McGluwa was the provincial head of the previous Independent Democrats (ID).[2]
McGluwa's brother, Joe McGluwa, serves as a Member of Parliament for the DA and was also the party's provincial leader in the North West.
In 2020, McGluwa announced that he was a candidate for provincial leader of the DA. The provincial congress was held on 5 December 2020.[3] McGluwa won the election, defeating Willie Aucamp and Fawzia Rhoda.[4]
On 30 November 2021, McGluwa was elected as the new DA caucus leader in the provincial legislature.
On 6 December 2025, McGluwa stood down as DA provincial leader; Isak Fritz was elected to succeed him.[5]
