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Thursday 23 March 2023

Suzman, Helen


SUZMAN, Helen. B.Com. (Rand). Member of Parliament for Houghton. Born Germiston, Transvaal, 7th November, 1917, daughter of Samuel and Freda Gavronsky. Educated at Parktown Convent, Johannesburg, and Witwatersrand University. Formerly Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Economic History, Witwatersrand University. Council member, S.A. Institute of Race Relations. Recipient of U.S. State Department Leader Award, 1962. Member of United Hebrew Congregation, Johannesburg; Union of Jewish Women; Jewish Women's Benevolent and Welfare Society. During World War II served as Statistician to the War Supplies Board. Member of Wanderers Golf Club, Glendower Club, Transvaal Automobile Club. Married Dr. M. M. Suzman, 1937; two daughters. Recreations: Golf, swimming, bridge. Add.: 49, Melville Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

 

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