Cyril Maurice George (died 6 January 2022) was a South African politician who represented the National Party (NP) and New National Party (NNP) in the National Assembly from 1994 to 1999. He later served as a local councillor in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, representing variously the NNP, the Democratic Alliance (DA), and the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP).
Cyril George | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office May 1994 – June 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947/1948 |
| Died | 6 January 2022 (aged 74) |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Political party | African Christian Democratic Party (from 2004) |
| Other political affiliations | |
Political career edit
George was born in 1947 or 1948 and was formerly an educator.[1] He was elected to the National Assembly in the 1994 general election, representing the NP;[2] he served a single term and left after the 1999 general election.
He later served as a local councillor in Durban's eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. He crossed the floor twice: initially elected as a representative of the DA, he defected back to the NNP in October 2002[3] and then from the NNP to the ACDP in September 2004.[4] He remained with the ACDP thereafter.[5][1]
Personal life edit
George was married to Brenda George (née Young), with whom he had three children and several grandchildren.[1] He was Christian and lived in Sydenham, Durban after his retirement.[1] He died on 6 January 2022, aged 74, due to complications from COVID-19.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Honouring another Sydenham fallen hero, Cyril George". Weekly Gazette Springfield. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Minutes of proceedings of the Constitutional Assembly" (PDF). Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. 24 May 1994. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "NNP expects more floor-crossing". News24. 14 October 2002. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "DA still waiting for NNP councillors". IOL. 12 September 2004. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Mass graves for Durban's dead". News24. 5 September 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2023.