Rachel Adams Explained

Rachel Cecilia Adams (born 9 August 1963) is a South African politician from the African National Congress. She has been a member of the National Assembly of South Africa since May 2017, representing the Northern Cape.^{[1] [2]} She serves as a member of the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development and the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.^[3] A 2023 report by the National Assembly's ethics committee listed Adams as one of the members of parliament who had not received any gifts or hospitality payments from outside sources.^[4]

In the 2024 South African general election, she was 44th on the ANC party list.^[5] She was re-elected to Parliament for a second full term.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Seven new MPs sworn in after Zuma’s shocking Cabinet reshuffle . 4 October 2024 . . 4 May 2017.
2. Web site: Ms Rachel Cecilia Adams . . pa.org.za . People's Assembly . 30 September 2024 .
3. Web site: Ms Rachel Cecilia Adams - Parliament of South Africa. 30 September 2024. www.parliament.gov.za.
4. News: Makwea . Reitumetse . In SA, MP stands for 'Many Presents' . 4 October 2024 . . 19 April 2023 . en.
5. Web site: The ANC's candidate lists for the 2024 elections - DOCUMENTS Politicsweb . 2024-09-30 . www.politicsweb.co.za . en.
6. Web site: The 400 MPs elected to the National Assembly - IEC - DOCUMENTS Politicsweb . 2024-11-26 . www.politicsweb.co.za . en.