13 Facts About Dion George

Dion George is a South African politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries since July 2024.

Dion George is a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance Dion George is the Federal Finance Chair of the DA, and is a member of the Party's Federal Council, Federal Executive and National Management Committee.

Dion George is co-chair of the Cabinet Committee on International Cooperation, Trade and Security.

Dion George resigned from parliament in May 2015 and returned in November 2018, where he served as a permanent delegate from the Western Cape in the National Council of Provinces.

Dion George was re-elected to the National Assembly in May 2019.

Dion George holds BA, MBA and DBL degrees, an Advanced Certificate in Municipal Governance and a Certificate in Leadership Coaching.

Dion George joined the Democratic Party in 1995 and, in 2005, was elected chairman of the DA branch in Sandown, Sandton.

Dion George was later appointed to the Standing Committee On Public Accounts.

Dion George was appointed political head of the Beaufort West Constituency.

Dion George holds a senior leadership role in the party as Chair of the Federal Finance Committee.

Dion George was previously Regional Finance Chair in Gauteng South and Provincial Finance Chair in Gauteng.

Dion George was re-elected in April 2018 and again in October 2020.

Dion George serves on the party's National Management Committee; Federal Executive and Federal Council.