National Assembly (lower house)In officeuMkhonto weSizweGauteng · Gauteng constituencyMember of the National Assembly
Zelna Abader
Profile
Zelna Saira Abader is a South African politician serving as a member of the National Assembly for the Gauteng constituency representing the uMkhonto weSizwe party. Elected in the 2024 general election, she serves on the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements and has acted as a whip for the Peace and Security Cluster. Abader has been a vocal critic of the Minister of Human Settlements regarding housing project management and has expressed controversial views on international issues, including the treatment of Uyghurs in China.