Donald Lee

Donald Lee is a South African politician, the Shadow Minister of Sport and Recreation from 1999 to 2012, and a Member of Parliament for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA).

Background Lee is from the Eastern Cape and was a teacher for 30 years, as well as principal of a school in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth.

He is involved in the Eastern Cape Provincial Cricket Administration and is Chair of the Eastern Province Teachers Union.

Political life Lee began his political career as a councillor for the Port Elizabeth municipality, and has been a member of parliament since 1994, where he has occupied the education and public service and administration portfolios.

Interests and hobbies Aside from his abiding passion for sports, he is also interested in international affairs and enjoys nature.