Dean William Macpherson (born 2 February 1985) is a South African politician who is currently serving as Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure since June 2024.

[3][4] From 2009 to 2014, Macpherson was the elected Ward Councillor for Durban North in the eThekwini Municipality where he served as the Chief Whip of the party until 2013.

He promptly announced a halt on spending on accommodation and office space for members of parliament, proposing that the money instead be spent on infrastructure.

[5] On 7 October 2021, Macpherson issued a statement apologizing and explaining his role in the controversial creation and placement of "racist" posters ahead of South Africa's 2021 Local Government Election.

"[20] The ANC's deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte welcomed the removal of the posters but said her party would still lay an official complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).