Mark Willemse

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Willemse
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 26, 1964(1964-08-26)
Age	60
Birthplace	Cape Town
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Western Cape
Horoscope	Virgo

Mark Willemse Biography

Mark Willemse is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 26, 1964 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Mark Willemse (born 26 August 1964) is a South African politician. He is the former Executive Mayor of Knysna, and former Ward Councillor for Ward 9. Having taken office in June 2018 after a vote of no confidence unseated Mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies, he lost the confidence of his caucus and was dismissed in October 2019. His application to court to overturn his dismissal was dismissed, with costs, in March 2020. Willemse was previously Speaker of the Eden District Municipality.

Willemse joined the Democratic Alliance in 2014. He was subsequently appointed Constituency Officer of the party’s Knysna office.

Mark Willemse Net Worth

Mark Willemse is one of the richest Politician from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Willemse 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mark Sydney Willemse was born on 26 August 1964 in Cape Town. Willemse matriculated from the Oude Molen Technical School in 1982. He has four years of military service. He later married Dalene in 1990, and they have three children together. He obtained diplomas in Business and Marketing from the Wits Business School. He achieved a Diploma in Transport Economics from the Rand Afrikaans University.

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On 31 May 2019, Willemse survived a vote of no confidence that was tabled by a municipal Democratic Alliance councillor, Michelle Wasserman. Twelve councillors voted against the no-confidence motion, while seven voted for it. There was one spoilt ballot. The Democratic Alliance Speaker of the Knysna Council, Georlene Wolmarans, was removed in an ANC-sponsored motion. The following day, 1 June, the Democratic Alliance Provincial Leader Bonginkosi Madikizela said that the party no longer recognises Willemse as a party member and that the DA is now the opposition in the municipality.

Facts & Trivia

Krystyna Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Mark Willemse celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Mark Willemse

1. Mark Willemse is a South African politician born in 1964.
2. He served as the Mayor of Knysna from 2018-2021.
3. Willemse was elected as an independent candidate in 2018.
4. He previously served as a councillor for the Democratic Alliance party.
5. In 2020, he survived a motion of no confidence by one vote.
6. Willemse faced controversy over his handling of municipal funds.
7. He was accused of nepotism and corruption by opposition parties.
8. Willemse resigned from office in June 2021 citing personal reasons.
9. His resignation sparked political turmoil in Knysna municipality.
10. The future of his political career remains uncertain at this time.