David van Rooyen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2024 | |
| Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | |
| In office 13 December 2015 – 27 February 2018 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Pravin Gordhan |
| Succeeded by | Zweli Mkhize |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 10 December 2015 – 13 December 2015 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Nhlanhla Nene |
| Succeeded by | Pravin Gordhan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1968 Khutsong, Carletonville |
| Political party | uMkhonto we Sizwe (from 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | African National Congress (until 2024) |
| Alma mater | |
David Douglas "Des" van Rooyen (born 20 November 1968) is the former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa. He took office on 13 December 2015 and was dropped from cabinet on 27 February 2018 by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He was elected as a member of the National Assembly, representing the UMkhonto we Sizwe, in the 2024 South African general election.