Marius Fransman

Marius Fransman

Fransman in 2013
Chairman of the ANC in the Western Cape
In office
12 February 2011 – 2 February 2016
Preceded by Mcebisi Skwatsha
Succeeded by Vacant
Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation
In office
2 November 2010 – 25 May 2014
Succeeded by Luwellyn Landers
Personal details
Political party African National Congress

Marius Llewellyn Fransman is a South African politician who currently serves as the Chairman of the African National Congress in the Western Cape,[1] as well as the Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation. He was appointed in February 2011 and November 2010, respectively. As Leader of the ANC in the DA-led Western Cape, Fransman has come under fire on several occasions for his controversial canvassing methods, which have included distributing food parcels to potential voters[2] and promising large sums of cash to Coloured voters before the 2014 general election.[3]

In 2016 Fransman was accused of sexual harrasment.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]

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.[7] Fransman worked as a teacher before becoming a member of the ANC.

Fransman attending a press conference in Quito, Ecuador, in his capacity as Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation.

References

  1. ↑ "Fransman elected new Western Cape ANC chairman". The New Age. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Western Cape food for votes case in court". Mail & Guardian. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "ANC leader in 'votes for cash' scandal". Times Live. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  4. ↑ Sesant, Siyabonga (17 February 2016). "Marius Fransman breaks his silence". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  5. ↑ DAVIDS, NASHIRA; JURGENS, ANDRÉ (13 March 2016). "Fransman accuser: My life is in tatters". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  6. ↑ Adams, Nathan (1 February 2016). "ANC kicks Fransman to the curb". Daily Voice. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  7. ↑ http://www.dfa.gov.za/department/profile_fransman.html|Deputy Minister of International Relations and Co-operation of the Republic of South Africa; Profile: Mr Marius Llewellyn Fransman
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