Otta Helene Maree (née Zille / ˈ z ɪ l ə /; [1] born 9 March 1951), known as Helen Zille, is a South African politician. She has served as the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance since 20 October 2019.

Helen Zille, South African journalist, activist, and politician who served as the national leader (2007–15) of the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s official opposition party. She also served as the mayor of Cape Town (2006–09) and premier of …

Jan 18, 2025 · Helen Zille is a prominent South African politician who is the former leader and current Federal Council Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA is the country's official opposition to the ruling African National Congress …

Mar 4, 2021 · Otta Helene Maree (born 9 March 1951) known as Helen Zille is a South African politician who currently serves as the Federal Council Chairperson of the DA. She previously served as the 7th Premier of the Western Cape Province for two five-year terms and was succeeded by Alan Winde on the 22nd of May, 2019.

Feb 17, 2011 · Helen Zille attended school at St. Mary's Waverley in Johannesburg. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. A prominent journalist and anti-apartheid activist, Zille was instrumental in voicing protest to government atrocities.

Jun 25, 2024 · Helen Zille served as the leader of the DA from 2007 to 2015. Under her leadership, the party grew significantly, becoming the official opposition in the South African Parliament. Zille was known for her tenacity and dedication to the principles of liberal democracy.

Apr 25, 2014 · Once a prominent journalist and anti-apartheid activist, Helen Zille is the leader of South Africa's main opposition party - the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Dec 13, 2024 · South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’ The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ...

Helen Zille was elected to office as the Premier of the Western Cape by the Provincial Parliament on 6 May 2009, and re-elected after the May 2014 general elections. She held this position for two five-year terms.

Zille's success as Mayor of Cape Town propelled her political career. She became Premier of the Western Cape Province and a Member of the Provincial Parliament. She currently serves as the leader of the Democratic Alliance, South Africa's largest opposition party.