The new DA Chief Whip in Parliament George Michalakis. Image: X/@our_DA
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has wished George Michalakis well as he takes over from Siviwe Gwarube as Chief Whip.
The new DA Chief Whip in Parliament George Michalakis. Image: X/@our_DA
George Michalakis has replaced Siviwe Gwarube as the party’s new Chief Whip in the National Assembly.
Michalakis succeeds Gwarube, who has served as Chief Whip of the Official Opposition since 2022 and will be sworn in as the country’s new Minister of Basic Education on Wednesday.
According to the DA, George Michalakis is an admitted attorney of the High Court and a seasoned politician. He was a Member of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces for the Free State from 2014 to 2024.
He also served as a Councillor for the Lejweleputswa District Municipality from 2011 to 2014.
“George is a distinguished Parliamentarian known for his passion and commitment to advancing our nation. We wish him the best of luck in his new role,” DA leader John Steenhuisen said.
Siviwe Gwarube takes over from Angie Motshekga who has been the Basic Education Minister since 2009 who has been deployed to the Department of Defence and Military Veterans. Notably, Reginah Mhaule who also served under Motshekga retained her position as deputy minister.
Here’s what we know about the new Minister: