Annelie Lotriet
Prof. Annelie Lotriet MP is a South African politician, a Member of Parliament with the Democratic Alliance (DA) who is the Shadow Minister of Science and Technology[1] and served as Acting Leader of the Opposition. She is also the provincial chairperson of the DA in the Free State. [2] In May 2019, Lotriet was elected Democratic Alliance Caucus Chairperson.[3][4]
Annelie Lotriet | |
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| Leader of the Opposition (Acting) | |
| In office 24 October 2019 – 27 October 2019 | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Preceded by | Mmusi Maimane |
| Succeeded by | John Steenhuisen |
| Shadow Minister of Science and Technology | |
| Assumed office 5 June 2014 | |
| Leader | Helen Zille |
| Preceded by | Juanita Kloppers-Lourens |
| Shadow Minister of Higher Education and Training | |
| In office 1 February 2012 – 5 June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Wilmot James |
| Succeeded by | Belinda Bozzoli |
| Shadow Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office 14 May 2009 – 1 February 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Niekie van den Berg |
| Member of Parliament for Free State | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannesburg |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance |
| Alma mater | Rand Afrikaans University |
| Profession | Department of Education |
Background
Dr Lotriet was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and matriculated at the Hoërskool Linden. She is married to Pieter and they have four sons who all attend university. Dr Lotriet's philosophy is to never expect others to do what you are not prepared to do yourself. She continued her studies at the Rand Afrikaans University where she obtained a BA Languages majoring in English and Latin. Her passion for education, led Dr Lotriet to achieve a D.Ed with specialization in Higher Education.[1]
Dr Lotriet then lectured in the Department of Education at Vista University in Bloemfontein from 1985 to 1994 before her appointment as senior lecturer at the University of the Free State, initially at the Unit for Language Facilitation and Empowerment, and later in the Department of Afroasiatic Studies, Sign Language and Language Practice. She progressed to initially associate professor in the department before her appointment as head of the department. During this time, Dr Lotriet participated in key projects, which included; the training and management of the interpreting service at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the training of interpreters for all levels of government.[1]
Parliamentarian
Between 1985 and 2000 Dr Lotriet served on the OFM Board of Directors. She entered local politics in 2000 serving as a DA ward councillor in Mangaung for six years. Her current constituency is the Eastern Free State. Dr Lotriet has further applied her dedicated service to many provincial and national committees, boards and associations, and was a member of the Pan South African Language Board.[5]
Dr Lotriet currently serves the Democratic Alliance as Shadow Minister of Science and Technology. She was earlier the Shadow Minister of Higher Education and Training and Shadow Minister of Arts and Culture. Her passion for sport and public service was borne out in her service as President of Free State Aquatics.[6]
References
- "Prof. Annelie Lotriet MP". Archived from the original on 2011-09-21.
- Kopane sees DA in power by 2019, archived from the original on 2012-10-31, retrieved 2014-03-27
- DA to elect caucus leadership. Retrieved on 30 May 2019.
- DA elects new caucus leadership, Mike Waters won't return as deputy chief whip. Retrieved on 30 May 2019.
- "Annelie Lotriet". Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- "DA". Archived from the original on 2011-12-10.