Desery Fienies

Desery Fienies is a South African politician who has served as a Permanent Delegate to the National Council of Provinces from the Northern Cape since 2024. A member of the African National Congress, Fienies served as a member of the Northern Cape Executive Council and as a member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature from 2020 until 2024. Quotes Our aim is to establish a holistic and sustainable development agenda through the creation of this enabling environment for young people, especially the youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, including young girls and young people with disabilities Our aim as the Northern Cape, [looking at] the future of this sport in our province, is to produce world-class sports stars by exposing young people of the Northern Cape to this high-level competition like [skateboarding]. The Select Committee on Social Services recognises the immense challenges faced by women, youth and persons with disabilities in our country. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is central to addressing these challenges, but it is clear they require significantly more support and resources to fulfil their mandate.” It is unacceptable that the department tasked with advocating for and empowering some of our most vulnerable citizens is itself under-resourced and struggling to make a meaningful difference,” External links Category:Living people