South AfricaNational Assembly (lower house)Democratic AllianceWestern Cape · National AssemblyMember of the National Assembly
Mark John Burke
Profile
Mark John Burke is a South African politician serving as a Member of the National Assembly since 2024 and as the Federal Finance Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance since 2026. An academic and entrepreneur, he holds degrees in Computer Science and Technology Policy from North-West University, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Cambridge. Burke is known for his focus on fiscal policy, having notably opposed VAT increases in the 2025 national budget by advocating for improved government expenditure efficiency.
Details
- Born
- 1989 · 37 years old
- Birth place
- Free State, South Africa
- Education
- North-West University; University of Cape Town; University of Cambridge
- Career
- Founder of ExpandRand; co-founder of Kastelo (fintech company)
