Alvin Botes

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: Northern Cape Provincial Legislature

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About Alvin Botes

Alvin Botes is serving as the Deputy Minister of International Relations. Mr Botes has previously served as an MEC for Social Development in the Northern Cape as well as served as MEC for COGHSTA (Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs).He has also been Deputy Secretary for the ANC in the Northern Cape.

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Current positions:

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at National Executive (Executive)

since 29th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 22nd May 2019

Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)

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Former positions:

56th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation (National Assembly Committees)

from 17th May 2018 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 27th February 2018 until 7th May 2019

Member at Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)

from 21st May 2014 until 27th February 2018

Member-elect at Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

4th Candidate at African National Congress Provincial Northern Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 2 meetings

2023 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 10 meetings

2022 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 12 meetings

2021 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 8 meetings

2020 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 10 meetings

2019 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 2 meetings

2019 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (2 of 2 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

87% attendance rate (13 of 15 )

Attendance Methodology

DISCLAIMER: This information has been obtained via the Parliamentary Monitoring Group. PMG makes every effort to compile reliable and comprehensive information, but does not claim that the data is 100% accurate and complete.

Recent meetings attended:

International Relations

DRC conflict and South Africa’s contribution towards a lasting peace; DIRCO & ARF Q3 2023/24 Performance, with Deputy Minister

13 Mar 2024

International Relations

Update on the ARF impact assessment report; with Deputy Ministers

28 Feb 2024

International Relations

African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund Bill: deliberations; Committee’s people-centred oversight on international relations; with Deputy Minister

29 Nov 2023

International Relations

Outcomes of SA’s participation at G20 Summit; Engagement with CONTRALESA on Committee’s People-Centred Oversight on International Relations; with Deputy Minister

8 Nov 2023

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What they said in committee meetings:

What are committee meetings?

Committee meetings are planned events where real-world impactful work happens such as law-making, oversight and public participation - which are all cornerstones of the work our MPs do. Although often citizens focus on the public debate taking place in main chambers, the majority of MPs' time is spent working within committees. Here is a place to see what your committee is saying.

Department of Basic Education Quarter 3 performance

19 Feb 2019

Mr A Botes (ANC) noted that the Department had received a qualified audit on infrastructure spending and wanted to know ...

NSC Examination Outcomes 2018; State of School Readiness 2019

12 Feb 2019

Mr A Botes (ANC) said a research report is needed on the status of current educators who are unemployed.On the ...

Schools that Work; Early Grade Reading; 25 Year Review

27 Nov 2018

Mr A Botes (ANC) said that when a school has a focused Principle, the school would perform well. He then ...

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Questions asked to ministers:

What are questions asked to ministers?

Written questions and feedback are essential tools used by MPs for oversight and hold the executive accountable. This oversight mechanism allows MPs’ to extract detailed information that would normally be difficult to comprehend through oral engagement. You can see the questions that your MPs are asking here.

Questions asked to the Minister of Sport and Recreation

17 Sep 2018

In light of the fact that one of the intentions of the meeting of Ministers of Sport in the BRICS ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Basic Education

31 Aug 2018

(1) What progress has her department made regarding the recommendation of the Ministerial Task Team to make History a compulsory ...

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Plenary appearances:

What are plenary appearances?

Plenary sessions are forums that have been created for the purpose of public debate and decision-making. This mechanism is used to convey the messages of our MPs within main chambers on important decisions, like how they vote.

Page: 291 (Member's Statement)

26 Feb 2019

The ANC welcomes the opening of a new state-of-the-art school in Soweto, the Protea Glen Secondary School which is worth more than R57 million. The school boasts 28 classrooms, an ...

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2019

26 Feb 2019

Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

That the House -

1) notes that - ...

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Declaration of interests

What are declaration of interests?

Annually, MPs are required by parliament to register their financial interests and gifts received in their official capacity. Due to the significant influence of the role that MPs take on, there may be times when their personal or business interests become in conflict with the duty prescribed to them as elected officials representing the public interest. You can see what interests your MPs declared here.
Details of Contract and Management thereof Period of Contract Value of Contract Name of State Entity

nothing to declare

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

nothing to declare

Source Description Value

Veersteel Mills

Hunting

value unknown

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

+/- 481 square metres

Fisherhaven

Vacant plot

1.7 hectares

Glen Austin

Agricultural dwelling

Source Public/Private

Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R2.8m

None - Trustee only

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

1000

Phuthuma Nathi

Media

1249

MTN Zakhele

Media

230

Sasol Inzalo

Petroleum

1250

Sekunjalo

Media

Sponsor Description of Journey

nothing to declare

Source Description of Benefit

nothing to declare

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

nothing to declare

Name of Employer Type of Business

nothing to declare

Type of Business Activity Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation

nothing to declare

Trustee/Beneficiary Details of benefits derived Registration Number Name of Trust

Trustee

None - trustee only

Poliyana Property Trust IT 65/09

Details of Contract and Management thereof Period of Contract Value of Contract Name of State Entity

nothing to declare

nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

nothing to declare

Source Description Value

no gifts exceeding the value of R1500 wasreceived during thisperiod

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

+/- 200 square metres

Kimberley

Townhouse

+/- 481 square metres

Fisherhaven

Vacant plot

1.7 hectares

Glen Austin

Agricultural dwelling

1.7 hectares

Glen Austin

Agricultural dwelling

Source Public/Private

nothing to declare

Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

nothing to declare

Sponsor Description of Journey

nothing to declare

Source Description of Benefit

nothing to declare

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

nothing to declare

Name of Employer Type of Business

nothing to declare

Type of Business Activity Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation

nothing to declare

Trustee/Beneficiary Details of benefits derived Registration Number Name of Trust

Trustee

None

IT 65/09

Poliyana PropertyTrust

Period of Contract Value of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof Name of State Entity

None

None

None

None

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

None

None

Source Description Value

Canadian High Commissioner in honor of Canada’s National Day on 1 July 2020

Coffee mag, mask and pure Canadian maple syrup

+- R500

Ambassador Park Jong-Dae: Embassy of the Republic of Korea

A box of secret tea from Korea

+-R500

Ambassador of Oman

A silver boat ornament

+-R900

Ambassador of Morocco

X1 Makers Mark whiskey Ferrero Rocher Chocolates

+/- R600

Ambassador of China

Lenovo Laptop (approval was obtained from the Presidency to retain the laptop)

+/- R12k

Ambassador D Hamadziripi: Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe

A bottle of Anthonij Rupert wine Optima 2015 and Nazoe orange cordial juice 2 litre

+-R500

Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic

X1 Chivas Regal X1 Golden Kaaan Merlot

+/-R800

Ambassador of the State to Qatar Tarq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari

Box of dates

+-R500

Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic

1 bottle of Kamarudin & 1 bottle of Tamarind syrup and x 2 chocolates

+-R600

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

+/-200 square metres

Kimberley

Townhouse

1.7 hectares

Glen Austin

Agricultural Dwelling

+/- 481 square metres

Fisherhaven

Vacant plot

Kimberley

Private residence

Source Public/Private

Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R2.8m

None - Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

NOTE: Resigned as Trustee in 2021

Poliyane Tourism and Leisure Trust

Sponsor Description of Journey

None

None

Source Description of Benefit

None

None

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship Extent

None

None

None

Name of Employer Type of Business

None

None

Type of Business Activity Name of Organisation Value of any Benefits derived

None

None

None

Registration Number Trustee/Beneficiary Name of Trust Details of all benefits derived

IT 212/2005

Resigned as trustee during 2021

Poliyane Tourism and Leisure Trust

None

IT 65/09

Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

None

Name of State Entity Details of Contract and Management thereof Period of Contract Value of Contract

None

None

None

None

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

None

None

Source Description Value

No gifts with a value exceeding R1500 was received during this period.

Maverick Safari’s

Hunting Trip

+/- R8000

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

+/-200 square metres

Kimberley

Townhouse

1.7 hectares

Glen Austin

Agricultural Dwelling

+/- 481 square metres

Fisherhaven

Vacant plot

Kimberley

Private residence

Source Public/Private

Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R17.3m

None-Trustee

Poliyane Tourism and Leisure Trust

Property

R2.8m

None - Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

Sponsor Description of Journey

None

None

Source Description of Benefit

None

None

Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent

None

None

None

Name of Employer Type of Business

None

None

Type of Business Activity Name of Organisation Value of any Benefits derived

None

None

None

Details of all benefits derived Registration Number Trustee/Beneficiary Name of Trust

None

IT 212/2005

Trustee

Poliyane Tourism and Leisure Trust

None

IT 65/09

Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

Source Public/Private

Political Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R17.3m

Non Trustee -

Poliyane Tourism &Leisure Trust

Property

R2.8m

Not Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

R14.0000 R16.0000

-

Sekunjalo Naspers

Media Printing

R27.000 R10.000

-

MTN Phuthumani Nathi

Media Media

R22.000

-

SASOL INDALO

Petroleum

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Poliyane Tourism & Leisure

Property

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

Source Description Value

Maverick SAFARI’s

Hunting

±R9 700.00

Maverick SAFARI’S

Dad’s &Lad’s Camp

±R8 600.00

Ambassador Abdulla Hussain Alijaber of the Ste of Qatar – received on 10/06/2019

A box of dates

± R500.00

Ambassador of Portugal – received on 24/06/2019

Table Cloth and a book

±R500.00

Ambassador of Algeria AE Naceur Belaeol – received on 26/06/2019

2 bottles of Olive oil 250 ml in a wooden box

± R600.00

Ambassador of China to South Africa – received on 27/06/2019

Lenovo laptop V330 – Model 81AX ( received written approval from President to retain gift)

±R10 000.00

Ambassador of Algeria AE Naceur Belaeol – received on 08/08/2019

Box of dates

± R500.00

Ambassador of Cuba in South Africa Rodolfo Benitex Version – received on 08/08/2019

Small Painting

± R800.00

Ambassador of Cuba in South Africa Rodolfo Benitex Version – received on 08/08/2019

Small Box of Cuban Cigars

±R1000.00

Ambassador of Venezuela – received on 27/08/2019

Rosary and box of Chocolates

±R300.00

First Deputy Minister of Cuba Marcellino Medina Gonzalez – received on 05/09/2019

Cuban cigars (Habanos Cohiba)

±R1000.00

First Deputy Minister of Cuba Marcellino Medina Gonzalez – received on 05/09/2019

Fidel Castro Photograph book

±R500.00

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore Chua Thai-keong – received on 12/09/2019

5X7” Photo frame

±R300.00

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

±200m²

Kimberley

Town House

1.7 ha

Glen Austin

Agricultural Dwelling

±481m²

Fisher haven

Vacant Plot

Source

Political Office Bearers Pension Fund Public

Nominal Value Name of Company Nature

-

Poliyane Tourism

Property

-

Poliyane Property Trust

Property

R14 000

Sekunjalo

R16 000

NASPERS

Printing

R27 000

MTN

Media

R10 000

Phuthumanathi

Media

R22 000

Sasol Inzalo

Petroleum

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts Registration Number

None

Trustee

Poliyane Property Trust

IT65/09

None

Trustee

Poliyane Tourism

IT 212/2005

Description Extent Location

Townhouse

/-22 m2

SouthRidge

Agricultural Dwelling

1.7 Hectares

Glen Austin

Vacant Plot

/- 487 m2

Fisherhaven