Alexandra Abrahams
Alexandra Abrahams | |
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| Born | July 13, 1986 South Africa |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (since 2025); Member of the National Assembly (since 2019) |
| Notable work | Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development (2020–2024) |
Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams (born 13 July 1986) is a South African political figure currently holding the position of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition since November 2025. She has served as a Member of the National Assembly beginning in May 2019 and acted as the Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development from December 2020 until June 2024. Abrahams is affiliated with the Democratic Alliance.
Biography
Abrahams earned an honours degree in political science along with a bachelor's degree in international relations from Stellenbosch University. Her involvement with the Democratic Alliance started in 2009 when she worked as an assistant to the party's provincial campaign manager during that year’s general election. Between 2011 and May 2019, she was employed by the provincial Department of Social Development.
In the 2019 general election, Abrahams secured the third spot on the DA’s regional list, resulting in her election to Parliament where she was officially sworn in on 22 May 2019. Soon after, she took on the role of Alternate Member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development. In December 2020, she was appointed Shadow Deputy Minister of Social Development by DA parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen. She successfully retained her parliamentary seat in the 2024 general election. After the DA formed a coalition agreement with the ANC, Abrahams concluded her shadow cabinet duties and moved into her current ministerial role.
National government
On 12 November 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition following a recommendation from Steenhuisen. She succeeded Andrew Whitfield, who had been dismissed in June. Abrahams officially took office on 17 November 2025.
External links
- Ms Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams at Parliament of South Africa