Formerly: National Assembly
Mr Nqakula started his career as a journalist, covering political news from 1966 to 1982. He began his political career as a Publicity Secretary for the United Democratic Front (1983) and joined the South African Communist Party in 1991 but was appointed as a MP and Member of the National Executive Committee for the ANC in 1994. Mr Nqakula was selected as a Parliamentary Councilor for the Office of the President in 1999 and became a Deputy Minister for the Department of Home Affairs in 2001. In 2002 he became the Minister for Safety and Security and thereafter the Minister of Defense (2008-2009). He has been the National Chairman for the South African Communist Party since 1999; Political Advisory to the Presidency since 2009; and the High Commissioner for the Republic of Mozambique since May 2012. (Source: whoswho.co.za)
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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cnqakula@parliament.gov.za
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Chairperson at Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)
since 2nd May 2019
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
Chairperson at Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)
from 5th May 2016 until 18th June 2018
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 30th May 2014 until 18th June 2018
Member at Ethics and Members' Interests (Joint Committees)
until 23rd May 2017
Member at Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)
until 5th May 2016
127th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 1st June 2009
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2016 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (2 of 2 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
0% attendance rate (0 of 3 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
25% attendance rate (3 of 12 )
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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.
The purpose of the meeting was to interview candidates for the position of Inspector General of Intelligence. The Chairperson warned ...
Inspector General of Intelligence appointment: shortlisting of candidates on JSCI sub-committee
1 Nov 2016
The Chairperson welcomed everyone. He checked if all Members of the subcommittee were present. While there were some absentees and ...
2014 Register of Members Interests: adoption
17 Sep 2014
Mr C Nqakula (ANC) seconded the motion.
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Cyrildene, Johannesburg |
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2 Bedroomed House |
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Cradock, Eastern Cape |
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Cradock, Eastern Cape |
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Cyrildene, Johannesburg |
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Cradock |
2 Bedroomed House |
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Cradock |
2 Bedroomed house |
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East London |
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Special pension |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
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House |
5 Bedroomed Double storey |
Bruma, JHB |
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House |
2 Bedroomed granny flat |
Cyrildene, JHB |
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2 Bedroomed |
Cradock |
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2 Bedroomed granny flat |
Cradock |
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3 Bedroomed |
East London |
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Special Pension |
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3 Bedroomed |
East London |
House |
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2 Bedroomed |
Cradock |
House Granny flat |
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5 Bedroomed |
Bruma, JHB |
2 Storey house |
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2 Bedroomed |
Cradock |
House |
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2 Bedroomed |
Cyrildene, JHB |
House Granny flat |
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Special Pension |
Public |
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Pension [Glacier] |
Public |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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3 Bedroomed granny flat [2 Bedroomed] |
Cyrildene |
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House |
6 Bedroomed single room rondawel |
Bruma |
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House |
4 Roomed granny flat |
Cradock Township |
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House |
3 Bedroomed |
Cradock |
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House |
3 Bedroomed |
East London |