The DA is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Lorraine Botha, a member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.

Lorraine was elected to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in 2014 and during her time, served as the Chairperson of the Standing Committees on Education, Social Development as well as Premier and Constitutional Matters. She also served as Caucus Chairperson until she was appointed as Chief Whip of the DA’s Western Cape Caucus in May this year. Lorraine also served as the DA constituency head for Bergrivier.

In January last year, Lorraine’s husband, Johan Botha, also passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to the children they leave behind and to their family, friends, and colleagues. We wish them all the strength they need during this difficult time.

May her soul rest in peace.

 

Issued by Tertuis Simmers - DA Provincial Leader, Western Cape