Mr Enoch Godongwana was appointed Minister of Finance of The Republic of South Africa on the 5th of August 2021. He holds an MSc degree in Financial Economics from the University of London and is a member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) since 1997.
He is the current chairperson of the ANC’s Economic Transformation sub-committee. Prior to his appointment as the Minister of Finance, Godongwana was the Chairperson of the Board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Among others, he has also been appointed to the Boards of the New Development Bank and Mondi plc, CEO of the Financial Sector Charter Council and Member of the Policy Board for Financial Services and Regulation.
He served in government as the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Member of Parliament, Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, and a Member of the Executive Council in the Eastern Cape responsible for Finance, Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism.
Godongwana has a solid background in the trade union movement; having served in various leadership positions in one of South Africa’s largest industrial unions – the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa – including being its General Secretary from 1993 to 1997.
He also served on the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU’s) Executive and Central Committees from 1992 to 1997 and was the chairperson of COSATU's Economic Development Task Force. He is one of the founding members of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) and participated in the drafting of a number of progressive labour legislation including the Labour Relations Act.
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Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 28th February 2023
Minister of Finance at National Executive (Executive)
since 5th August 2021
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
Deputy Minister of Economic Development at National Executive (Executive)
from 31st October 2010 until 16th January 2012
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises at National Executive (Executive)
from May 2009 until May 2010
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises at National Executive (Executive)
from May 2009 until May 2010
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises at National Executive (Executive)
from May 2009 until May 2010
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2023 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 7 meetings
2022 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 8 meetings
2021 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 0 meetings
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Appropriation Bill (Policy Debate)
9 Jun 2011
Hon Chairperson, hon MECs present here, chairperson of the select committee, hon members, we have just emerged from a global financial crisis which has reversed a number of the gains ...
12 Apr 2011
Hon Chair, I think the fundamental issue in order to enter into this debate effectively is an understanding of the structural features of this economy. That would be particularly helpful. ...
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R59 176.73 |
12 133,34 Units |
Standard Bank of SA Ltd |
Unit Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Trustee of the Hala Family Trust |
Trust which holds various investments |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Amb. of Republic of Korea |
Festive Season gift |
R618.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Approx 1500sq.m. |
East London |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R44 000 |
10 647 Units |
Standard Bank of SA Ltd |
Unit Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Trustee of Hala Family |
Trust which hold various investments |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
Approx 1500 sq.m. |
Stirling, East London |