Dion George

Dion George (born 26 May 1966) is a South African politician who served as the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries from July 2024 to November 2025. He was a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA) until January 2026. Quotes There does arise sometimes a difference of opinion. The Department of Minerals’ push is to mine, because that’s their function. What is my mandate is to make sure that the environment is not degraded, that it is healthy, and if there’s mining it’s restored, etc. So, the current situation as it is does sometimes cause some abrasion.” There is presently a case in the Constitutional Court by the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association to strike down the legislation on the treatment of wild animals, and particularly the word “wellbeing” in the draft. There is as yet no clarity whether George’s department will stand firm or buckle. Some ecologists argue that elephants are damaging vegetation and squeezing biodiversity, while others say the damage is overstated when the park’s vast size is considered. External links Category:Living people Category:Politicians from South Africa Category:Government ministers Category:1966 births