The DA has appointed Dr Imran Keeka, MPL as KZN Legislature Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Dr Keeka is KZN born and bred and lives in Newcastle where he is a health practitioner. He is married with five children.

Dr Keeka comes to his important new role with a very solid background in politics. He is the DA Constituency Head of Amajuba and also holds a post graduate qualification in Public Policy and African Studies.

He also served as a Newcastle DA PR councillor between 2011 and 2014 and then as Chairperson of the Amajuba Constituency from 2012 until 2014. He is a member of the DA KZN Provincial Executive Committee and the DA Federal Council.

In 2014 Dr Keeka joined the DA KZN Legislature Caucus, taking up the Health portfolio. During his time on this portfolio he was instrumental in exposing KZN’s oncology crisis, amongst numerous other critical health issues plaguing the people of our province.

Since 2019, Dr Keeka has served as the DA KZN Education spokesperson, where his tenacity has ensured that the political leadership and officials are kept on their toes. Dr Keeka has also served on the province’s Public Participation and Quality of Life standing committees.

The DA has no doubt that Dr Keeka, with his hands-on approach, strong work ethic and determination, will make an excellent Whip. We look forward to his continued contribution to our Caucus as we strive to ensure that the lives of KZN’s people are improved.

 

Issued by Francois Rodgers, MPL - Leader of the DA in the KZN Legislature