Helen Sauls-August | |
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Speaker of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
Deputy | Mlibo Qoboshiyane |
Preceded by | Noxolo Kiviet |
Personal details | |
Born | Helen Mercedes Sauls-August |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | African National Congress |
Portfolio | Politician |
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