Liam Jacobs Explained

Liam Jacobs
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Office1:Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
Term Start1:14 June 2024
Constituency1:Gauteng
Birthname:Liam Chad Jacobs
Birth Date:3 March 2001
Birth Place:Kimberley, Northern Cape
Party:Democratic Alliance
Education:University of Pretoria (BAHons)
Alma Mater:University of Pretoria
Profession:Politician
Committees:Sports, Arts, and Culture

Liam Chad Jacobs (born 3 March 2001) is a South African politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). He has also been the leader of the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) since October 2022. He was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa for Gauteng in the 2024 South African general election.

Early life

Jacobs was born in Kimberley of the Northern Cape.[1] Jacobs holds an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria.[2]

Career

Jacobs was Students’ Organisation Leader for the DA.[3] In the 2024 South African general election, he was 60th on the national party list.[4] He currently serves on the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture.

Professional wrestling career

On the 4th of November 2023, Jacobs debuted as a professional wrestler at a local wrestling promotion in South Africa.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liam Jacobs . 2024-07-16 . Democratic Alliance . en.
  2. Web site: Payne . Suné . 2024-04-07 . Student leaders among fresh faces ready for Parliament . 2024-07-17 . Daily Maverick . en.
  3. Web site: Students Organisation . 2024-07-16 . Democratic Alliance . en.
  4. Web site: DA unveils 'diverse' candidate list . 2024-07-16 . Jacaranda FM.