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Daniel Erasmus

Election Year: 2024

Election Constituency: Southern Africa

Scholar Status: Scholar Elect

Rhodes Identifier: St Andrew's College, Makhanda, 2024

Daniel Erasmus

Biography

Daniel is motivated by a radical desire for a more caring world. As a student of law, they are interested in the philosophical and political challenges that confront its modern-day role in South Africa and beyond. During their studies at the University of Cape Town (BCom and LLB), Daniel prioritised involvement in student leadership, most notably serving as the Secretary General of the Students’ Representative Council (2020/21). Daniel enjoys the art of advocacy and has participated in both national and international moot competitions, including winning the Kate O’Regan Inter-varsity Moot Competition (2022). They have also completed research papers on the right to further education and on abolitionist constitutionalism. Daniel cherishes time spent running, especially when alongside his brother, and playing in the occasional cricket match.