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Former Kouga Mayor to take up position in EC Legislature

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Dear Editor

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is pleased to announce that former Executive Mayor of the Kouga Municipality, Horatio Hendricks has been appointed as a DA member in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature.

The PR councillor vacancy that was created after Horatio accepted his new position, has been filled by Gregory Stuurman who hails from Loerie.

Hendricks made himself available for the vacant MPL position created by the resignation of Edmund Van Vuuren. Hendricks excelled during an extensive interview process and was identified as the best candidate by the selection panel.

Hendricks was elected as Kouga mayor following the tragic passing of former Mayor Elza Van Lingen in 2018. Since then he has ensured that the DA government has made massive strides in turning the fortunes of Kouga around.

Deputy Mayor Hattingh Bornman will act as mayor in the interim until a new mayor is elected at the council meeting scheduled for Friday, 30 June 2023.

The DA wishes to thank Horatio for the sterling work he did during his tenure as Kouga Mayor and we know that he will also be successful in the provincial legislature.

Regards

Andrew Whitfield MP
DA EC Provincial Leader

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