Andrew de Blocq

Andrew Dirk de Blocq van Scheltinga (born 22 January 1992), known as Andrew de Blocq, is a South African ornithologist and politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 2024, representing the Democratic Alliance.

Early life and education De Blocq was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands on 22 January 1992. He attended Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School in Rondebosch for his primary education. He spent his high school years boarding at St. Andrews College in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. After high school, he spent a gap year in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Career De Blocq worked as a research project manager at the University of Cape Town between October 2015 and March 2016 and also as a freelance professional bird guide from October 2015 until December 2017.

Political career De Blocq was a participant of the Democratic Alliance's Young Leaders Programme in 2023. De Blocq was elected as the top candidate from the province on the regional ballot. Since becoming an MP, he has been a member of the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and has been appointed as party spokesperson for the portfolio.