Judy Chalmers

Judy Chalmers (; born 16 November 1932) is a South African retired politician and activist who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 1994 to 2009. During apartheid, she was the chairperson of the Black Sash in the Eastern Cape.

Early life and activism Chalmers was born on 16 November 1932 Her father was Edgar Bellhouse, a founding member and former chair of the liberal (white) Progressive Party, and her elder sister was renowned activist Molly Blackburn. She was educated in Port Elizabeth and briefly attended college in England. The office was often subject to vandalism and was ultimately set alight.

Parliament: 1994–2009 In South Africa's first post-apartheid elections in 1994, Chalmers was elected to represent the ANC in the National Assembly. She served three terms, gaining re-election in 1999 and 2004, and she represented the Eastern Cape constituency.

Personal life Chalmers is married and has three daughters and several grandchildren.