Raatiqah Tagodien
Raatiqah Tagodien MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Katrina De Bruin |
| Constituency | National |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Patriotic Alliance |
| Profession | Community activist |
Raatiqah Tagodien is a South African politician and community activist who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since November 2024, representing the Patriotic Alliance.
Background
[edit]Tagodien is a community activist based in Pelican Park on the Cape Flats in Cape Town.[1] She served as the vice chairperson of the school governing body of Blomvlei Primary School in Hanover Park.[2] She unsuccessfully stood as the Patriotic Alliance ward councillor candidate in Ward 67 in the City of Cape Town during the 2016 municipal elections and the 2021 municipal elections.[1] She was sworn in as a Patriotic Alliance councillor in November 2023.[3]
Parliamentary career
[edit]In October 2024, the Patriotic Alliance reshuffled its parliamentary caucus which saw four members of parliament resign to make way for other party members to take up their seats. Tagodien was selected to become a member of parliament.[4] She was sworn into office on 25 November 2024.[3]
Personal life
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Amos, Lillian (2021-10-27). "Candidates battle to take the lead in Ward 67". Southern Mail. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Knight, Tessa (2019-08-12). "This is what it's like to go to school in Hanover Park". GroundUp News. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ a b "Raatiqah Tagodien". People's Assembly. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ a b Simelane, Lunga. "McKenzie says PA's MP reshuffle is about 'diversity'". City Press. Retrieved 2024-12-19.