Formerly: National Assembly
Before her entry into South African politics, Ms Kopane worked both as a professional nurse and for the Cancer Association of South Africa. She also performed duties as a Municipal Councillor in the Mangaung Municipality. She was first elected to Parliament in 2009. In 2012 she was elected as the DA Provincial Leader of the Free State. She served as a member of the National Assembly in Parliament.
To learn more about this member, read her 'MP Corner' blog.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Not associated with any constituency offices
None available.
Member at Standing Committee on Auditor General (National Assembly Committees)
from 7th December 2020 until 15th August 2022
Deputy Chairperson at Committee on Multi-Party Women's Caucus (Joint Committees)
from 12th July 2019 until 15th August 2022
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 13th June 2019 until 15th August 2022
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 15th August 2022
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
from 2003 until 15th August 2022
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 7th December 2020
6th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Free State Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Free State Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Health (National Assembly Committees)
from 7th June 2017 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works (National Assembly Committees)
from 15th October 2015 until 7th June 2017
Member at Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 15th October 2015
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
7th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Free State Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Free State Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee on Health (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on Coordinated Oversight on Service Delivery (Ad Hoc Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Fetching the latest messages to Semakaleng Patricia Kopane …
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.
27 May 2022
Ms S Kopane (DA) said the issue of discussing a legal challenge by the Road Accident Fund with the Minister ...
Ms S Kopane (DA) said that she had hope knowing that individuals were working hard to move South Africa forward ...
Ms S Kopane (DA) congratulated the office of the AG on a job well done, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic ...
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 Tourism
24 Jun 2022
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Transport
10 Jun 2022
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the ...
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the ...
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.
12 Jul 2019
Hon House Chair, on a point of order: The hon member on the podium is her maiden speech and may you please protect her.
Chair, on a point of Order: I think people at home want their lives to be better. It is really disgusting that as Members of Parliament this is how we ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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Four bedroom Two bedroom Two bedroom |
Bloemfontein Bloemfontein Auckland park |
1. House 2. House 3. Flat |
PENSIONS
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GEPF |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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TRAVEL
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BENEFITS
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SPONSORSHIPS
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NONE |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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NONE |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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NONE |
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TRUSTS
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none |
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CONTRACTS
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NONE |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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none |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Thailand Government |
Vase and handbag |
R500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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300m2 60m2 |
1. Bloemfontein 2. Bloemfontein |
1.Four-bedroom house 2. Two bedroom |
PENSIONS
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| Source | Public/Private |
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Deceased husband Government Pension fund |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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none |
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TRAVEL
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Thailand Government |
Returned Flight ticket from SA to Thailand and accommodation, It was for the study tour purpose about infrastructure |
BENEFITS
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NONE |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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NONE |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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none |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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None |
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TRUSTS
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NONE |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Inzuzo Financial Co-operation |
Finance |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Residential House |
Bloemfontein, Free State |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Inzuzo Financial Co-Op |
Finance |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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House |
3 Bedroomed |
Bloemfontein |
PENSIONS
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Parliament of South Africa |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | Name of Company | No |
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1% |
Inzuzo Financial Cooperative |
1 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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Residential |
Normal |
Pellessler |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company |
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1% |
Inzuzo Financial Cooperative |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
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R100 |
1 |
Inzuzo Financial Cooperative |
Financial cooperative |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Directorship/Partnership |
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Inzuzo Financial Cooperative Financial cooperative |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Residential property |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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Inzuzo Financial Cooperative Limited |
Primary cooperative |
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Isibusiso Investment |
Not operational yet |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
TRAVEL
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Return trip from Johannesburg to Taipei [Official trip] |
Government of Taipei |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Dela Casa Trading 550 |
CC |
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Golden Mile Trading 550 |
CC |
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Redlex 241 |
Section 21 Co. |
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Khatholoho Bed & Breakfast |
CC |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Government of Taipei |
1 x Scarf; Sweets; Necklace |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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Dela Casa Trading 550 |
CC |
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Golden Mile Trading 563 |
CC |
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Khatholoho Bed |
CC |
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Redlex 241 |
Section 21 Co. |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Redlex 241 |
Section 21 |
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Dela Casa Trading 550 |
CC |
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Golden Mile Trading 563 |
CC |
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Khotholoho Bed & Breakfast |
CC |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Residential |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
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De La Casa |
Not operational at all |
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Khatholoha |
Not operational at all |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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House |
Normal |
Bloemfontein |