Leigh-Ann Mathys

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Leigh-Ann Mathys is a South African politician from the Economic Freedom Fighters. She was recently elected deputy secretary general. She previously served as treasurer-general of the Economic Freedom Fighters until December 2019, when she was succeeded by Omphile Maotwe. [1] She was elected to the Parliament of South Africa in North West in the 2014 South African general election. [2]

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References

  1. Koko, Khaya (December 15, 2019). "Three former EFF top 6 leaders snubbed from Central Command Team". Independent Online .
  2. "Leigh-Ann Mathys". People's Assembly. Retrieved 2023-04-17.