Delmaine Christians

Delmaine Chesley Christians is a South African politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa for the Democratic Alliance (DA) since 2024. Prior to her election to the National Assembly, she was one of six permanent delegates from the Northern Cape to the National Council of Provinces, from 2019 to 2024

Parliamentary career Christians was elected to the National Council of Provinces following the general election that was held on 8 May 2019. She took office as an MP on 23 May 2019. She was one of six permanent delegates from the Northern Cape. She served on the Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture She was sworn in on 25 June 2024. She is a member of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education.