Edmund Van Vuuren

Peter Edmund Van Vuuren, known as Edmund.

Born on 15 May 1956, in Port Elizabeth.

Marital Status

  • I am married to Charmaine and we have a son, a daughter, a son-in law and two grandchildren.

    • Education

  • Completed matric in 1973 at Paterson High in Port Elizabeth.
  • Obtained a Bachelors of Science degree and a Higher Diploma in Education at the University of the Western Cape in 1979.

    • Background

  • I started my teaching career in 1980 at Chapman Secondary School in Port Elizabeth, where I was responsible for teaching mathematics to the matriculants.
  • In 1992, I was appointed Principal at Hillside High school and served in this position untill my election as a member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, on the 22nd of April 2009.
  • I have spent 29 years, 3 months and 22 days in the teaching profession.

    • Political background

  • I became a member of the Democratic Alliance in 2000.
  • In 2006 I was elected as a DA Proportional councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, and served on the Budget and Treasury Committee.
  • As a member of the Provincial Legislature, I serve on the following Portfolios: Education; Public Works and Youth, Gender and Disability.
  • I am the current Provincial Deputy Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape and Constituency Leader of Wards 10, 12, 32, 34 and 41 in the Norhern Areas of Port Elizabeth.

    • Hobbies

  • I play golf for relaxation.