Heinrich April

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Heinrich April
MP
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
In office
22 May 2019 28 May 2024
Personal details
Born
Heinrich Giovanni April

(1980-04-09) 9 April 1980 (age 44)
Nationality South African
Political party African National Congress
OccupationMember of Parliament
ProfessionPolitician

Heinrich Giovanni April (born 9 April 1980) is a South African politician who served as a Member of the National Assembly till 2024. April is a member of the African National Congress.

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Political career

April is a member of the African National Congress. [1] He served as the chairperson of the party's Paul Plaatjies branch, as well as the chairperson of the party's youth league in the Bavumile Vilakazi region. [1] He was also the treasurer of the Ekurhuleni region and a member of a sub-committee. [1]

Parliamentary career

April was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on 22 May 2019 following the 2019 general election. He was given his committee assignments on 27 June 2019. [2]

Committee assignments

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mr Heinrich Giovanni April". Parliament of South Africa. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Heinrich Giovanni April". People's Assembly. Retrieved 20 September 2020.