Marius Fransman
Marius Llewellyn Fransman | |
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| Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | |
| In office 2 November 2010 – 25 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Sue van der Merwe |
| Succeeded by | Luwellyn Landers |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 6 May 2009 – 6 May 2014 | |
| Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
| In office 21 May 2014 – 16 September 2016 | |
| In office 1999–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 or 1959 (age 64–65) Blackheath, Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress (suspended) |
| Spouse | Philida Fransman |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of the Western Cape |
| Profession | Teacher Politician |
Marius Llewellyn Fransman, known as Marius Fransman, is a South African teacher and politician who served as Provincial Chairperson of Western Cape African National Congress branch from 2011, until his suspension in 2016. He had also previously served as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Member of the National Assembly and Member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature.[1][2][3]
Early life and career
Fransman was born in Blackheath on the Cape Flats. He completed his education in 1987, and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts certification and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of the Western Cape in 1991.[4] Fransman worked as a teacher before becoming a member of the ANC.
ANC Western Cape Provincial Chairperson (2011-2016)
Fransman was elected ANC Provincial Chairperson in February 2011, succeeding Mcebisi Skwatsha.
In 2016 Fransman was accused of sexual harassment.[5] Fransman is alleged to have sexually assaulted his personal assistant while en route to the ANC’s 104th birthday celebrations in Rustenburg in January 2016.[6] On 1 February 2016 the African National Congress Secretary General Gwede Mantashe announced that Fransman will be replaced as provincial party leader while the party and the police investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him.[7]
References
- ^ "Fransman elected new Western Cape ANC chairman". The New Age. 12 February 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/anc-suspends-marius-fransman-for-5-years-20161110
- ^ https://www.fin24.com/Economy/Deputy-minister-moved-out-of-post-20101101?cpid=1
- ^ "Department of International Relations and Cooperation - South Africa". www.dfa.gov.za.
- ^ Sesant, Siyabonga (17 February 2016). "Marius Fransman breaks his silence". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
- ^ DAVIDS, NASHIRA; JURGENS, ANDRÉ (13 March 2016). "Fransman accuser: My life is in tatters". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
- ^ Adams, Nathan (1 February 2016). "ANC kicks Fransman to the curb". Daily Voice. Retrieved 2016-05-01.