Leon van Wyk | |
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| Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2024 | |
| Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality | |
| In office 22 May 2020 –9 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leon David van Wyk 26 January 1956 (68) |
Leon David van Wyk (born 26 January 1956) is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Since 22 May 2020,he has served as the mayor of the George Local Municipality. [1] He succeeded the corruption accused Melvin Naik. [2] Van Wyk was previously a member of the mayor's committee for finance.
Van Wyk was born in Oudtshoorn and was schooled in Worcester. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and with joint majors in Economics and Accounting. He qualified as a Chartered accountant by 1981. [3]
Van Wyk succeeded Melvin Maik as mayor of George Local Municipality,after his membership was cancelled,after being accused of corruption. [4] Van Wyk was chosen as the DA candidate for mayor on 8 May 2020. [5]
On 10 May 2024,Van Wyk was sworn in as Western Cape Member of Parliament. [6]