Mr Dean William Macpherson

Member of the National Assembly

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About Dean William Macpherson

Mr Macpherson served as Shadow Minister for Trade and Industry for the DA in the Fifth Parliament (2014-2019). Mr Macpherson is from Durban, KZN, and currently resides in Umhlanga. From 2009–2014, Mr 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. More...

Current positions:

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Former positions:

7th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

70th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

26th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Portfolio Committee On Trade, Industry and Competition (National Assembly Committees)

from 20th June 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

83rd Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

8th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

80th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2022 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (23 of 28 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

73% attendance rate (29 of 40 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

64% attendance rate (30 of 47 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

74% attendance rate (29 of 39 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

84% attendance rate (64 of 76 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

85% attendance rate (47 of 55 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

66% attendance rate (33 of 50 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (51 of 62 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

93% attendance rate (27 of 29 )

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:

Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery

Government relief & recovery plans: National Treasury briefing; Real-time disaster audit plan: AGSA briefing

25 May 2022

Trade, Industry and Competition

Copyright & Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills: deliberations; Committee oversight visit report

25 May 2022

Trade, Industry and Competition

DTIC Quarter 4 2021/22 Performance; NLC Chairperson Shortlisting

24 May 2022

Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery

Government relief & recovery plans relating to recent floods: Minister in the Presidency & COGTA Minister input

23 May 2022

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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.

Draft Programme and focus Areas

18 May 2022

Mr D Macpherson (DA) thanked the Co-Chairpersons for including DA’s submissions. He asked for clarity on what the actual oversight ...

Engagement with stakeholders on implementation of South African Sugar Value Chain Master Plan

10 May 2022

Mr D Macpherson (DA) said when he saw Ms Fubbs, it was a moment of déjà vu for him. He ...

Copyright Amendment Bill: DTIC & Parliamentary Legal Advisor response to public submissions

6 May 2022

Mr D Macpherson (DA) noted the incredible complexities of the Bill. There was a lot to digest and Mr Mbuyane ...

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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 President of the Republic

25 May 2022

Whether the Coronavirus Command Council has been disbanded now that the State of Disaster has ended; if not, what is ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

20 May 2022

What (a) total amount of her department’s budget has been spent on (i) infrastructure development and (ii) maintenance in the ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Transport

5 Apr 2022

(1)(a) On what date did he (i) depart South Africa and (ii) land in Ukraine, (b) for what period was ...

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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.

WEDNESDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2019

4 Dec 2019

Yes, Deputy Speaker.

WEDNESDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2019

4 Dec 2019

Deputy Minister, the budget is facing serious budget cuts but the entities in the departments, in their salaries, are getting major budget increases.

There is one particular CEO, the CEO ...

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

NA

NA

NA

NA

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

MANUFACTURING

SHERIDAN TEXTILES

Value Description Source

NA

NA

NA

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

HOUSE

MOUNT EDGECOMBE

249

Public/Private Source

PUBLIC

PUBLIC OFFICE BEARERS

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

UNIT TRUSTS

NORTHSTAR ASSEST MANAGMENT

8750.49

192 809.93

Description of Journey Sponsor

NA

NA

Description of Benefit Source

NA

NA

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

NA

NA

NA

Type of Business Name of Employer

NA

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

NA

NA

NA

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

MDR TRUST

IT892/2017

TRUSTEE

NONE

Public/Private Source

Parliament Public Office Bearers

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Unit Trusts

Northstar

3007,6303

R52 694,63

Bitcoin

Luno

0.1321

R21 045.00

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

MDR Trust

Trustee

None

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Manufacturing

Sheridan Textiles

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Mount Edgecomb

120m²

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers

Public

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts Registration Number

None

Trustee

MDR Trust

IT 000892/2017

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Sheridan Textiles

Manufacturing

MDR Trust

Property Development

Future Asset Finance

Asset Finance

Description Extent Location

Town House

200m2

Mount Edgecombe

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

1000

100

Sheridan Textiles

Manufacturing

Description Sponsor

Study Tour to Taiwan

Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Source

SAA

Type of Business Directorship/Partnership

Manufacturing

Sheridan Textiles

Description Extent Location

House

200sq.m

Mount Edgecombe, Durban

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Sheridan Textiles

Textile manufacturing

Source Description Value

Gold Circle

Vodacom Durban July

R1 000

Description Extent Location

House

250sq.m.

Durban

Flat

71sq.m.

Durban

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R600

6 000

Chemspec [Paint

Shares

R100

100

Sheridan Textiles

Shares

Source Description

BA

Gold Executive Club

SAA

Silver Voyager

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

600

6 000

Chem Spec

Chemicals

Description Sponsor

Tour of Israel

SAIF

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Sheridan Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Description Extent Location

Apartment

75sq.m.

Musgrave, Durban

House

250sq.m.

Mont Edgecome, Durban

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

13 Cents

6 000

Chem Spec

Shares

Source

British Airways

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Sheridan Textiles CC

Textile Manufacuring

Source Description Value

Gold Circle

Durban July tickets

R1 000

Description Extent Location

Apartment

110sq.m.

Berea, Durban