Councillor Chris Pappas | |
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| Mayor of the uMngeni Local Municipality | |
| Assumed office 22 November 2021 | |
| Deputy | Sandile Mnikathi |
| Preceded by | Sizwe Sokhela |
| Deputy Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal | |
| In office 27 March 2021 – 29 April 2023 | |
| Leader | Francois Rodgers |
| Preceded by | Mergan Chetty |
| Succeeded by | Sthembiso Ngema |
| Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – November 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Mmabatho Tembe[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John Pappas 26 August 1991 Mooi River, Natal Province, South Africa |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Congress of the People (2010–2013) |
| Residence(s) | Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
Christopher "Chris" John Pappas (born 26 August 1991) is a South African politician who is the mayor of the uMngeni Local Municipality. A member of the Democratic Alliance, he served as party's deputy provincial leader from 2021 until 2023. Pappas served as a member of the eThekwini city council from 2016 until 2019 and as a DA Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature from 2019 to 2021.
In September 2023, Pappas was included on the "TIME100 Next list" by Time magazine. He is his party's candidate for the premiership of KwaZulu-Natal in the country's 2024 election.[2][3]
- ^ "DA welcomes eThekwini Cllr Mmabatho Tembe to KZN Legislature Caucus team". Democratic Alliance - KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Makhaye, Chris. "Unflinching Chris Pappas rises to top DA candidate in battle for KZN". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ Liebenberg, Dries. "Pappas named DA's premier candidate for KZN in 2024 general election". SABC. Retrieved 25 September 2023.