Freddy Sonakile | |
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Provincial Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in the North West | |
Assumed office 29 July 2023 | |
Deputy | Hendriette van Huyssteen |
Preceded by | Luan Synders |
Deputy Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the North West | |
In office 21 November 2020 – 29 July 2023 | |
Leader | Leon Basson |
Preceded by | Leon Basson |
Succeeded by | Cornel Dryer |
Member of the North West Provincial Legislature | |
Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bafana Freddy Sonakile Zamdela, Sasolburg, South African |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | Democratic Alliance |
Alma mater | North-West University (LLB) |
Occupation | Member of the Provincial Legislature |
Profession | Advocate Politician |
Bafana Freddy Sonakile is a South African advocate and politician who has been a Member of the North West Provincial Legislature for the Democratic Alliance since May 2019. He is the leader of the party's caucus in the legislature and the party's provincial chairperson. He had previously served as chief whip of the DA caucus in the legislature and as the deputy provincial leader of the party. Prior to serving in the provincial legislature, Sonakile had worked as a legal advisor at the provincial legislature.