Willie Aucamp

Willie Aucamp is a South African politician currently serving as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, a position he assumed in November 2025. Previously, he served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa starting in 2024 and was a permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces from 2019 to 2024. Throughout his career, he has been active in the Democratic Alliance, holding roles such as national spokesperson and ward councillor in the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality. His appointment as minister has drawn scrutiny from wildlife protection groups regarding his ties to the captive wildlife industry.