Liam Jacobs
Liam Jacobs | |
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.jpg?lang=en) Liam Jacobs in 2024 | |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | 14 June 2025 |
| Constituency | Gauteng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Liam Chad Jacobs 3 March 2001 Kimberley, Northern Cape |
| Political party | Patriotic Alliance |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Alliance (Until 2025) |
| Education | University of Pretoria (BAHons) |
| Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
| Profession | Politician |
| Committees | Sports, Arts, and Culture |
Liam Chad Jacobs (born 3 March 2001[citation needed]) is a South African politician and a former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). He was the leader of the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) from October 2022 until his defection to the Patriotic Alliance in June 2025.[1] He was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa for Gauteng in the 2024 South African general election.
Early life
[edit]Jacobs was born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape.[1] Jacobs holds an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pretoria.[2]
Career
[edit]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] During his tenure as a DA MP, he served on the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture.[5]
In June 2025, Jacobs announced he was leaving the DA, and joining the Patriotic Alliance. This development came after Jacobs and PA president and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton Mackenzie, clashed during a committee meeting earlier that week.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Liam Jacobs". Democratic Alliance. Archived from the original on 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Payne, Suné (2024-04-07). "Student leaders among fresh faces ready for Parliament". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Students Organisation". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "DA unveils 'diverse' candidate list". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Majadibodu, Simon. "'You call this leadership?' DA MP Liam Jacobs grills SAFA president Danny Jordaan". The Star. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Nemakonde, Vhahangwele (2025-06-14). "Liam Jacobs ditches DA for Patriotic Alliance". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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