Marta Wenger | |
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Shadow Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs | |
In office 2012–2014 | |
Leader | Helen Zille |
Preceded by | Gareth Morgan |
Personal details | |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | Democratic Alliance |
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