Reagen Allen

Reagen Ivan Allen is a South African politician and previous comedian who currently serves as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Life and career

Allen was born and grew up in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain on the Cape Flats in Cape Town. He initially began his career as a comedian. He won the Cape Town Comedy Club’s 2018 #yourfunnycider competition.

Allen has obtained numerous qualifications in Public Relations and Paralegal Studies. He graduated from the DA's 2012 Young Leaders Programme. He studied at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Germany, while he served as the DA's Youth National Media and Publicity chairperson.

In December 2018, he took office as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. He filled the vacancy created by the resignation of Dan Plato. He was elected to a full term as Member in the 2019 general elections and was consequently appointed Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Community Safety, Cultural Affairs and Sports.