Helen Zille is a South African journalist, activist, and politician who has held several prominent roles in South Africa. During the apartheid era, Zille worked as a journalist for the Rand Daily Mail, where she gained recognition as a critic of apartheid and uncovered the truth about the death of Steve Biko, the leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, who died in police custody. Zille’s political career includes serving as a member of the Western Cape parliament (1999–2004) and South Africa’s National Assembly (2004–06). She was the mayor of Cape Town (2006–09) and won the 2008 World Mayor Award. Zille also served as the premier of the Western Cape province (2009–19).
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