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Robert Alfred Lees (born 25 October 1952) is a South African politician who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). [1]

Career

He was a member of the Shadow Cabinet of Mmusi Maimane.

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References

  1. "Robert Alfred Lees". People's Assembly. Retrieved 2021-02-06.