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 …

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.

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).

Jun 20, 2024 · Otta Helene Maree – popularly known as Helen Zille – is known for her tough-as-nails persona in the Democratic Alliance (DA). Surprisingly, she’s not the only one who wears the pants in her ...

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.

Helen Zille is the newly elected chairperson of the Federal Council, a background position in the Democratic Alliance (DA) that was previously held by James Selfe for almost two decades. Over the last twenty years, he saw the DA grow into the most authentically diverse party in the country.

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.

Otta Helene Maree, known as Helen Zille, is a South African politician. She has served as the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance sinc...