Peter Edmund Van Vuuren, known as Edmund.
Born on 15 May 1956, in Port Elizabeth.
Marital Status
- Sadly, my wife, Charmaine, passed away in early 2017. We have a son, a daughter-in-law, daughter and three 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.
- I became a member of the Provincial Legislature in 2009 and as an MPL, I serve on the following Portfolios: Education; Office of the Premier; I am also the Chief Whip of the DA Caucus in Bhisho.
- I am the current Constituency Leader of PE North, which consists of wards 9, 10, 12,21, 22, 23, 29, 32 and 34 in the Norhern Areas and KwaZakhle in Port Elizabeth.
Hobbies
- I play golf for pleasure.
- Also a vivid reader.