Helen Suzman is a South African politician known for working as a member of parliament at Parliament of South Africa.
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Breakthrough:Elected to the House of Assembly as the MP for Houghton in 1953
10 Quick Facts About Helen Suzman
- Full Name: Helen Suzman
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Politician
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1917
- Age: 108 years old
- Place of Birth: Germiston, Transvaal
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Moses Suzman
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Helen Suzman Age
Helen Suzman is about 109 years old as of 2026. Helen Suzman was born in 1917.
Education
She attended University of the Witwatersrand, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Economic History.
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce
- Field of Study: Economics and Economic History
Career & Work
Helen Suzman's career includes public service roles with Parliament of South Africa.
Organization: Parliament of South Africa
Role: Member of Parliament
Period: 1953–1989
Details: Cape Town
Rise to Fame
Helen Suzman gained public attention through Elected to the House of Assembly as the MP for Houghton.
Awards & Achievements
- United Nations Award in the Field of Human Rights — United Nations — Human Rights Activism
Helen Suzman Family & Relationships
Helen Suzman is widowed. She has 2 children, Frances Suzman and Patricia Suzman.
- Father: Samuel Gavronsky
- Mother: Frieda Gavronsky
- Children:
- Frances Suzman
- Patricia Suzman
Lesser Known Facts
- For 13 years, she was the only member of the South African Parliament who openly opposed the apartheid system.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Helen Suzman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: South African
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1917
- Age: 108
- Birthday: November 7
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Germiston, Transvaal
Family & Relationships
- Father: Samuel Gavronsky
- Mother: Frieda Gavronsky
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Moses Suzman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
