Juanita Terblanche’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro South African politician
Is Politician
From South Africa
Type Politics
Gender female
Birth

14 December 1970, Potchefstroom

Age 50 years

Juanita Fredrika Terblanche (born 14 December, 1970) is a South African politician, currently a Member of Parliament with the Democratic Alliance, and the Deputy Shadow Minister of Science and Technology.

Early life and education

Terblanche was born on 14 December, 1970 to Chris and Inah Hattingh. Her father was a Potchefstroom City Councillor before joining the Democratic Alliance and becoming a member of the North West Provincial Legislature.

Career

In 2001, Terblanche was a Potchefstroom City Councillor alongside her father. She was then a member of the National Council of Provinces where she was best known for passing a 2004 motion censuring Thabo Mbeki for his attitude to rape.

In 2008 Terblanche was promoted to Whip in the NCOP, before becoming the representative for the constituency of Ventersdorp/Tlokwe (Potchefstroom). In 2009, she was the DA Home Affairs Spokesperson. In 2011, she was the Democratic Alliance’s candidate for mayor of Potchefstroom.

In June 2014, Terblanche was named as Deputy Spokesperson in the Science and Technology portfolio.

In 2014, charges were laid against Deputy Minister for Higher Education Mduduzi Manana for, among other things, “manhandling” Terblanche, in a brawl in parliament.

In October 2015, Terblanche was expelled from the Democratic Alliance for misuing funds, along with Dianne Kohler Barnard, who was fired for a racist Facebook post. The ANC called it a “public relations stunt.” Terblanche said the misconduct inquiry was “erroneous, misleading and defamatory” and said she would appeal to the High Court. She was later reinstated.

Personal life

Terblanche has three children.

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