Les Govender | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces | |
| Assumed office 9 July 2024 | |
| Chairperson | Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane |
| Preceded by | Sylvia Lucas |
| Permanent Delegate to the National Council of Provinces | |
| Assembly Member for KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Assumed office 15 June 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Poobalan Govender 21 November 1954 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | Inkatha Freedom Party |
Poobalan "Les" Govender (born 21 November 1954) is a South African politician from KwaZulu-Natal who is currently serving as the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces. A member of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), he was a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature until the May 2024 general election.