Formerly: National Assembly
Mr Jeffery served as a Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. He studied law at the University of Natal and holds BA and LLB degrees, as well as a postgraduate diploma in environmental law, all from the University of Natal. He is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
After South Africa’s transition to a constitutional democracy in 1994, Mr Jeffery became a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, where he chaired the Environment and Conservation Portfolio Committee.
Mr Jeffery first became a member of the National Assembly of Parliament in 1999. He is a former member of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, where he was instrumental in shaping several pieces of legislation, such as the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007, and the Child Justice Act, 2008.
He held the positions of Parliamentary Counsellor to the President and Deputy President from 1999 to July 2013, serving under Presidents Mbeki, Motlanthe, and Zuma. He was appointed as Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in July 2013 and was re-appointed in 2019 by President Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term of office.
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Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, responsible for the justice and constitutional development component at National Executive (Executive)
from 29th May 2019 until 19th June 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 28th May 2024
24th Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, responsible for the justice and constitutional development component at National Executive (Executive)
from 26th May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
20th Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (853): Mooi River (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (853): Mooi River (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Rules of the National Assembly (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on Code of Judicial Conduct and Regulations (Ad Hoc Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at National Executive (Executive)
from 9th July 2013 until 24th April 2014
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2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 4 meetings
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 0 meetings
2023 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 42 meetings
2022 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 24 meetings
2021 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 25 meetings
2020 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 32 meetings
2019 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 12 meetings
2018 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 5 meetings
2017 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 11 meetings
2016 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 3 meetings
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Chairperson, can I respond to the hon Carter's matter? [Interjections.]
Chair, can I respond to another question which is not on this one? [Interjections.]
HON MEMBER: No, no!
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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50 square meters |
George |
1/4 share in semi detached house |
100 square meters |
Cape Town |
Apartment |
PENSIONS
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
1 items
Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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UNDO |
Travel from Johannesburg to Mauritius to participate in a UNDP Vision 2030 LGBTI workshop 29 31 July 2023Estimated amount R34 000 |
BENEFITS
1 items
Source | Description of Benefit |
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VODACOM |
Membership of Vodacom Onyxprogramme |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
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Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
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Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
Source | Description | Value |
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SA Jewish Board ofDeputies |
2. Bottle of honey and dried fruits |
unknown |
UNODC RegionalRepresentative MsZhuldyz Akisheva |
1. Bottle of Whisky |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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50 square meters |
George |
1/4 share in semidetached house |
100 square meters |
Cape Town |
Apartment |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
3 items
Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Wilton Park UK |
Sponsorship to attend Latin American - |
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Africa network of human rights and criminal law practitioners event held at Wilton Park in Surrey - 18 -20 May 2022 Travel from Cape Town to Heathrow LondonEstimated amount R47 000 |
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime |
Travel from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam to participate in a Conference on DNA processing in GBV cases 19 - 21 September 2022Estimated amount R29 000 |
BENEFITS
1 items
Source | Description of Benefit |
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VODACOM |
Membership of Vodacom Onyxprogramme |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
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Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
1 items
Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
Source | Description | Value |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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100 m2 1/4 |
Vredehoek George |
Apartment ¼ share in semi detached house |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
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Parliament Pension |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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R250 000 |
Profit Sharing Account |
PPS |
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TRAVEL
1 items
Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
BENEFITS
1 items
Source | Description of Benefit |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
TRUSTS
1 items
Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
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Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
CONTRACTS
1 items
Period of Contract |
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Not Applicable |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
12 items
DATE | DESCRIPTION OF ASSISTANCE/ SPONSORSHIP | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
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25/05/2019 |
Department of Correctional Services |
1. Leather Sling Bag |
R600 |
25/05/2019 |
Department of Correctional Services (Inmates handwork) |
2. Arm Chair |
Value Unknown |
04/06/2019 |
Ambassador of Russia in SA |
3. Bottle of Wine |
Value unknown |
27/06/2019 |
FES South Africa |
4. Book (Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation) |
Value Unknown |
01/07/2019 |
Funeka Soldaat Advocacy Coordinator of Free Gender |
5. Book (Uhambo The life journey of Funeka Soldaat) |
Value Unkown |
27/08- 28/09/2019 |
European Union |
6. Study trip to Malta and Brussels on Intersex and Transgender Issues |
R66 000 |
26/10/2019 |
BLA Western Cape |
7. Two towels & bottle of wine |
R500,00 |
28/10/2019 |
SA Human Rights Commission |
8. Book (In Pursuit of Dignity |
R250 |
01/11/2019 |
Addressing Magistrates in Cape Town during their Annual General Meeting |
9. Two bottles of Wine |
R300 |
18/11/2019 |
Council for Debt Collectors |
10. 1 bottle of Johnnie Walker Green & Two Glasses |
R659,00 |
06/02/2020 |
Toyota South Africa (Parks Moraladi) |
11. 4 Power Banks, 4 Pens, 4 Writing pads |
R600 |
02/07/2020 |
HE Ms Gita Kamath Embassy of the USA (Marking Independence Day of 4th July) |
12. Bottle of Jack Daniels Whisky |
R200 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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Vredehoek |
Apartment |
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George |
¼ share in semi detached house |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source |
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Parliamentary pension |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Nature |
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PPS |
Profit sharing Account |
R250 000 |
TRAVEL
1 items
Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
BENEFITS
1 items
Source | Description of Benefit |
---|---|
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Extent |
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Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
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Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
TRUSTS
1 items
Name of Trust |
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Not Applicable |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
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Parliamentary Pension |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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R246.00 |
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IPS |
Profit Shares |
TRAVEL
1 items
Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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European Voyager |
Study trip to Malta and Brussels. |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
7 items
Source | Description | Value |
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South African Sheriffs Society – 11/05/2018 |
Hunting Knife, Bag, bottle of Wine |
Unknown |
Norwegian Ambassador in South Africa – 12/05/2018 |
Ship Metal Ornament |
Unknown |
Department of Correctional Services – 25/05/2019 |
Leather sling Bag |
R600.00 |
Department of Correctional Services (Inmates handwork) – 25/05/2019 |
Arm Chair |
Unknown |
Ambassador of Russia in SA – 04/06/2019 |
Bottle of Wine |
R150.00 |
FES South Africa – 27/06/2019 |
Book (Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation) |
Unknown |
Funeka Soldaat Advocacy Coordinator of Free Gender – 01/07/2019 |
Book ( Uhambo The Life Journey of Funeka Soldaat) |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
---|---|---|
100m² |
George – Western Cape |
Apartment |
TRUSTS
1 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
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None |
Trustee |
Natal-Midlands Liberation Heritage Trust |
IT 000531/2015 (N) |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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Trustee of Natal Midlands Heritage Trust |
Non Profit Organisation (NPO) |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
8 items
Source | Description | Value |
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UNDOC |
Bottle of Whisky |
Unknown |
Deputy Mayor of Community of Reggio Emilia in Italy - Emilia Serena Foracchia |
Bottle of Wine and Italy Homemade Cheese |
R400.00 |
Vice Minister of Justice - Republic of China, Mr Zhao Dacheng |
Wall Portrait |
Unknown |
Bayhill Capital |
Bottle of Wine |
R200.00 |
South African Sheriffs Society |
Bottle of Wine, History Book of Nelson Mandela, Lunch Box, Hunting Knife |
Unknown |
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Accommodation in Kigali Rwanda Crown Plaza Hotel, 21-24 August 2017 |
R11 550.00 |
Community of Sant-Egidio, Rome |
Accommodation at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Rome, 27-29 November 2017 |
R22 780.00 |
Mayor's Office - Municipality of Reggio Emilia |
Accommodation at the Hotel Posta Reggio Emilia Italy, 30 November - 03 December 2017 |
R22 780.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
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Apartment |
100m2 |
Vredehoek, Cape Town |
1/4 share in semi-detached House |
47m2 |
George, Western Cape |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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Trustee of Natal Midlands Heritage Trust |
Non Profit Organisation |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
SANAPS |
Parker pen, Shirt and Cap |
R300 |
Jayantha Jayasuriya PC AG of Sri Lanka |
Gold Plated Wall Ornament |
Unknown |
Ambassador of USA ,HE Patrick Gaspard |
Bottle of Wine and Booklet |
R350 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100 sq.m |
Vredehoek, Cape town |
1/4 Share in semi detached house |
47 sq.m |
George |
TRUSTS
1 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
Natal Midlands Heritage Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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Natal Midlands Heritage Trust [Trustee] |
NGO |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
5 items
Description | Source | Value |
---|---|---|
Desk ornament |
China Law Society |
Unknown |
Bottle of wine |
Ambassador of Romania in SAS |
R300 |
Bottle of wine, Wooden holder and Opener |
Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality |
R600 |
Parker pen, shirt and cap |
SANAPS |
R300 |
Gold plated wall ornament |
Jayantha Jayasuriya PC AG of Sri Lanka |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek, CPT |
1/4 Share in semi detached house |
47sq.m. |
George |
TRUSTS
1 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
The Natal Midlands Heritage Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Natal Midlands Heritage Trust [Trustee] |
NGO |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
7 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Legal Aid SA |
Book |
Unknown |
Board of Sheriffs |
Books |
Unknown |
Ambassador of Ireland in SA |
Bottle of Jameson Whisky |
R250 |
Doha Government |
Model ship x 2 |
Unknown |
ARMSA |
BAg |
Unknown |
Daily Maverick |
3 Books |
Unknown |
Centre for Conflict Resolution [CCR] |
Book |
R300 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek, CPT |
Semi detached house [1/4 share] |
43sq.m. |
George |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R12 000 |
120 |
Nedbank Rainmaker |
Unit Trust |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
7 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Board of Sheriffs |
Framed piece of Robben Island Wall/Fence |
Unknown |
Totsie Memela |
Book [Man of People by Peter Mugabane] |
Unknown |
SA National Association of Progressive Sheriffs [SANPS] |
Walking stick |
Unknown |
Vietnamiese High Commissioner |
Teapot and cups |
Unknown |
Minister of Justice Cape Verde |
Book - History of Cape Verde |
Unknown |
SA Board of Sheriffs |
Trolley Bag |
Unknown |
Legal Aid SA |
Book |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek |
1/4 Share of demi-detached house |
43sq.m. |
George |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R11 000 |
120 |
Nedbank Rainmaker |
Unit Trusts |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Board of Sheriffs |
Framed piece of Robben Island Wall/Fence |
Unknown |
Totsie Memela |
Book [Man of People by Peter Magubane] |
Unknown |
SA National Association of Progressive Sheriffs [SANPS] |
Walking stick |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek |
1/4 Share in Semi-detached house |
43sq.m. |
George |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|
R9 000 |
Nedbank Rainmaker |
Unit Trust |
TRAVEL
1 items
Description | Sponsor |
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Return trip to Beirut, Lebanon to attend workshop of Iraq's MPs |
UNDP |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
IT Governance |
Bott of liqueur |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek |
Semi-detached House [1/4 share] |
43sq.m. |
George |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R7 400 |
99,6 |
Nedbank Rainmaker |
Unit Trusts |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Virgin Active |
Gym bag |
Unknown |
IDL |
Hamper |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Flat |
100sq.m. |
Vredehoek |
1/4 Share in Semi-detached house |
43sq.m. |
George |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value |
---|---|---|
Nedbank Rainmaker |
Unit Trust |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Rosebank, CPT |
Flat |
110 sq.m. |
Vredehoek |