Marius Fransman

Marius Llewellyn Fransman
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 1958/1959 (age 59–60)
Blackheath, Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa
Political party African National Congress (suspended)
Spouse(s) 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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/anc-suspends-marius-fransman-for-5-years-20161110
  3. ↑ https://www.fin24.com/Economy/Deputy-minister-moved-out-of-post-20101101?cpid=1
  4. ↑ "Department of International Relations and Cooperation - South Africa". www.dfa.gov.za.
  5. ↑ Sesant, Siyabonga (17 February 2016). "Marius Fransman breaks his silence". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  6. ↑ DAVIDS, NASHIRA; JURGENS, ANDRÉ (13 March 2016). "Fransman accuser: My life is in tatters". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  7. ↑ Adams, Nathan (1 February 2016). "ANC kicks Fransman to the curb". Daily Voice. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
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