Hellen zille biography

Quick Facts

Fact	Detail
Full Name	Otta Helene Zille
Date of Birth	March 9, 1951 (age 73 years)
Place of Birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Education	University of the Witwatersrand
Occupation	Politician, Former Journalist
Political Affiliation	Democratic Alliance (DA)
Notable Positions	Premier of Western Cape, Mayor of Cape Town, Leader of the DA, Federal Council Chairperson
Spouse	Johann Maree
Children	Paul Maree, Thomas Maree

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Early Life and Education

Helen Zille was born on March 9, 1951, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to parents who had fled Nazi Germany.

She attended St. Mary’s School, Waverley, before studying at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career Beginnings and Journalism

Before entering politics, Zille was a prominent journalist and political activist.

She gained national attention while working for the Rand Dail