Marie Sukers Explained

Marie Sukers
Office:Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
Term Start:22 May 2019
Term End:28 May 2024
Birth Date:18 June 1972
Nationality:South African
Party:African Christian Democratic Party
Alma Mater:Wits Business School
Occupation:Member of Parliament
Profession:Politician

Marie Elizabeth Sukers (born 18 June 1972) is a South African politician from the Western Cape who served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa for the African Christian Democratic Party from May 2019 until May 2024.

Early life and education

In 1991, she achieved a Ministerial Development Diploma from the Rhema Bible Training Centre.[1] She fulfilled a management program at Wits Business School in 2005. Sukers obtained a bachelor's degree in theology from the International School of Ministry (ISOM) in 2018.

Parliamentary career

Sukers was nominated to the National Assembly of South Africa following the general election that was held on 8 May 2019 due to the fact that she was placed second on the ACDP's regional list.[2] She was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on 22 May 2019. On 27 June, she received her committee assignments.[3]

During a debate on gender-based violence in September 2019, Sukers called for the House to forget about politics, and to show leadership in addressing the scourge of violence. She called for a national day of prayer against Gender Based Violence.[4]

Sukers was not high enough on the ACDP list for her to be returned to parliament following the 2024 general election.[5]

Committees

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ms Marie Elizabeth Sukers . Parliament of South Africa . 15 September 2020.
  2. News: SEE: These are the people who will represent you in Parliament, provincial legislatures . 15 September 2020 . News24 . 15 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Marie Elizabeth Sukers . People's Assembly . 15 September 2020.
  4. News: Van Diemen . Ethan . 'Am I next?' MPs agree it's time for greater action to fight violence against women . 15 September 2020 . News24 . 4 September 2019.
  5. Web site: The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS Politicsweb . 2024-06-10 . www.politicsweb.co.za . en.
  6. Web site: ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS . 2024-02-09 . 2021-06-21.