Donald Lee (politician)

Donald Lee is a South African politician, the Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation from 1999 to 2012,[1] and a Member of Parliament for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA).[2]

For the Colorado politician, see Don Lee (politician).

Donald Lee MP
Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation
In office 1999–2012
Leader	Tony Leon and Helen Zille
Succeeded by	Theo Coetzee
Member of Parliament for Port Elizabeth Northern Suburbs, Eastern Cape
Incumbent
Assumed office May 2009
Personal details
Nationality	South African
Political party	Democratic Alliance
Profession	Teacher

Background

Lee is from the Eastern Cape and was a teacher for 30 years, as well as principal of a school in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth.

He is involved in the Eastern Cape Provincial Cricket Administration and is Chair of the Eastern Province Teachers Union.[3]

Political life

Lee began his political career as a councillor for the Port Elizabeth municipality, and has been a member of parliament since 1994, where he has occupied the education and public service and administration portfolios.[3]

Lee has also held the position of Deputy Leader of the Eastern Cape, National Vice Chairperson and National Spokesperson for the DA. He was the DA spokesperson on sport and recreation from 2004 – 2009, and was appointed as Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation on his re-election to Parliament in 2009.[4]

Interests and hobbies

Aside from his abiding passion for sports, he is also interested in international affairs and enjoys nature.[3]

References

1. "DA shadow cabinet – full list of names".
2. "National List MPs" (PDF).
3. "Donald Lee, Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation". Archived from the original on 23 November 2010.
4. "Donald Lee "Sports should be used to alleviate poverty"".

Offices held

Political offices
Preceded by	South African Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation 2009–present	Incumbent
Preceded by	National Spokesperson for the Opposition 2004–2009	Succeeded by Lindiwe Mazibuko