Cheryl Gillwald
Cheryl Gillwald | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 1997 – 31 January 2006 | |
| Member of the Senate of South Africa | |
| In office 1994–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cheryl Ellen Gillwald 13 December 1956 Welkom, Orange Free State Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 27 July 2010 (aged 53) |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Spouse | Charles Cousins |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Roedean School for Girls |
| Alma mater | University of the Free State (BCom) |
| Profession | Politician |
Cheryl Ellen Gillwald (13 December 1956 – 27 July 2010) was a South African politician. A member of the African National Congress, she was elected as a member of the Senate of South Africa in 1994. In 1997 she became a member of the South African National Assembly where she served until her resignation from public office in 2006. Gillwald was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice in 1999 before becoming Deputy Minister of Correctional Services in 2004.