Born in Lichtenburg, North-West Province in 1976.
Family moved to East London in 1986.

Marital status

• Am passionate about my 8yr old son.

Education

• Went to Stirling Primary School, and matriculated from Selborne College in 1994.
• During a business trip to the USA and having a strong need to study further, I started studying Medicine at the University of Florida in the States.
• Since Rhodes University in East London had no medical programme I changed my degree to B.Comm (Law).

Work history

• Went straight in the family business after school.
• A family medical concern persuaded me to return to SA to help out with the family business.

Previous political positions:

• MPL in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
• DA Provincial Legislature committees served are: Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism, Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture and Youth, Gender & the Disabled
• Joined the DA in 2003.
• Became DA Provincial Youth Leader in 2005.
• Elected to BCM Council in 2006.
• Became DA caucus leader in 2008.
• Elected to Provincial Legislature in 2009.
• Been an executive member of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business since 2004.

Hobbies

• Participate in Rowing as a recreational and competitive sport.