Ms Wendy Kaizer-Philander
Minister of Social Development
About Wendy Kaizer-Philander
Minister Wendy Kaizer-Philander is an experienced public representative who has served as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament since 2018, before which she was a councillor and member of the mayoral committee in the Drakenstein Local Municipality.
Minister Kaizer-Philander served as the Chairperson on Social Development and Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee on Child Protection Reform in the Western Cape. She has also served in senior parliamentary leadership and committee positions, including as Chief Whip and Chairperson of the TB Ad Hoc Committee and Conduct Committee.
Having served as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Social Development, she comes into the ministerial role with a deep understanding of the critical work done by this department.
Minister Kaizer-Philander is completing a BAdmin Honours in Public Administration at the University of the Western Cape.
“This is a huge honour, and I would like to thank the Premier for trusting me with this enormous responsibility. I look forward to continuing the excellent work of Minister Londt, who has already achieved significant milestones in the department. I am deeply passionate about supporting vulnerable communities, particularly children, families, women, older persons and communities facing social and economic challenges. I am ready to serve the people of the Western Cape in this critical position,” she said.
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