Elmarie Linde
South African politician
Elmarie Linde (born 9 January 1971) is a South African politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Alliance (DA). She was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa in the 2024 South African general election, where she was 61st on the national party list.
Quotes
edit- A public representative has responsibilities towards the party he/she represents and governance responsibilities pertaining to the sphere of government in which he/she serves.
- I believe in making an impact by doing effective oversight and listening to what people want. To my advantage is the fact that I have worked on the ground for 20 years (being in government and as opposition) in different communities, and I understand the needs and challenges that South Africans face daily.
- On the other hand, many people feel the government is appointed to make the right decisions to better the lives of all, and some think their input will not be considered.
- the government should embark on effective public educational programs in schools and tertiary institutions, educating people about how Parliament works, the importance of participation, and how they can engage with their representatives and hold them accountable.
- People need to make their voices heard and take part in public participation processes, as this helps the government make decisions and introduce legislation that works for all.
- public representatives need to be more involved to attract their constituencies to attend the programmes and government needs to make better efforts to communicate these programs widely, well ahead of time.
- I believe every person, no matter his/her background, culture, or skin colour, has something to offer. We must embrace this to our advantage, and the government has the responsibility to provide ample opportunity for all residents to be included in making our country the best place to live, work, and play.
- Christian principles guide my personal values and daily decisions and actions, and I strive to live a life that reflects my commitment to God’s will. I am passionate about living out my Christian faith in practical ways, such as helping others and advocating for social justice and ethical practices.
- We will make mistakes; a wheel might flatten or even fall off, but we are resilient. We can put those wheels back on and continue our journey to build a South Africa that works for all of us.
- Remember, everything we do now is for the next generation. We need to leave a legacy that they can be proud of.
