Member of the National Assembly
Formerly: National Council of Provinces
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Democratic Alliance (DA)
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Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (National Assembly Committees)
since 3rd May 2023
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 25th April 2022
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
4th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Mpumalanga Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
107th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Member at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)
from 26th April 2016 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Trade and International Relations (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Select Committee on Finance (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2014 until 7th May 2019
5th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Mpumalanga Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
106th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Fetching the latest messages to Farhat Essack …
2023 committee attendance as mp
96% attendance rate (24 of 25 )
2022 committee attendance as mp
93% attendance rate (14 of 15 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
95% attendance rate (18 of 19 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
92% attendance rate (47 of 51 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
69% attendance rate (48 of 70 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
76% attendance rate (39 of 51 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
95% attendance rate (38 of 40 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
83% attendance rate (19 of 23 )
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.
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.
22 Nov 2023
Mr F Essack (DA) noted that the impact of load-shedding on various industries and the economy had been widely discussed ...
Mr F Essack (DA) said that under the risk mitigation independent power procurement programme, a capacity of 150 MW was ...
Mr F Essack (DA) welcomed the detailed report and noted that though all the points would not be ventilated now, ...
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Whether he intends to place a temporary moratorium in his department on the recruitment regulation of the Public Service, including ...
(1) Considering that the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including ...
Whether he has found that the National Logistics Crisis Committee that was appointed by the President of the Republic, Mr ...
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Deputy Chairperson, no, with due respect, I miss hon Motara so much. I confuse her. Is she from the Free State or Gauteng?
The nice thing is that she sits next to honourable ... [Inaudible.]
What are declaration of interests?
TRUSTS
2 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
---|---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
F Essack Family Trust |
IT 11762/96 |
None |
Trustee |
A A Essack Will Trust |
2214/92 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R15 000 |
50 |
Lavana Investments |
Ordinary |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Erf 2246 |
1192m2 |
Lydenburg |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
---|---|---|---|
Mr John Steenhuisen |
Property Investment Company |
Yes |
F E Baker Prop CC |
Mr John Steenhuisen |
Administration Company Yes |
|
Baker Motors CC |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Corpolo 2102 (Pty)Ltd |
Property Investments |
Baker Property (Pty)Ltd |
Property Investments |
Tornel Development CC |
Property Investments |
TRUSTS
2 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
---|---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
AA Essack Will Trust |
IT 2214/92 |
R320 000 |
Minor Children |
F Essack Family Trust |
IT 11762/96 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R15000 |
50 |
Lavana Investments |
Ordinary |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Erf 2246 |
1192sq.m |
Lydenburg |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Employer |
---|---|---|
Mr J Steenhuisen |
Property Investments Co. Yes |
FE Baker Prop CC |
Mr J Steenhuisen |
Administration Comapny Yes |
Baker Motors CC |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Corpclo 2102 PTY(Ltd) |
Property Investments |
Baker Prop. (Pty)Ltd |
Property Investments |
Tornel Developments CC |
Property Investments |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R343 260 |
9 200 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
R15 000 |
50 |
Lavana Investments |
Ordinary |
R19 110 |
62 |
Sasol |
BEE Inzalo |
TRUSTS
2 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
---|---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
F Essack Family Trust |
IT 11762/96 |
None |
Trustee |
AA Essack Will Trust |
2214/92 |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Employer |
---|---|---|
C labuschagne |
Property Investment Co. Yes |
FE Baker Prop. CC |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Erf 2246 |
1 192sq.m. |
Lydenbeurg |
Erf 3317 |
1 798sq.m. |
Lydenburg |
TRUSTS
2 items
Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
---|---|---|---|
None |
Trustee |
F Esssck Trust |
IT11762/96 |
None |
Trustee |
AA Essack Will Trust |
2214/92 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R341 320 |
9 200 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
R15 000 |
50 |
Lavana Inv. (Pty) Ltd |
Ordinary |
R5 556 |
62 |
Sasol |
BEE Inzalo |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Erf 2246 |
1 192sq.m. |
Lydenburg |
Erf 3317 |
1 798sq.m. |
Lydenburg |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
---|---|---|---|
C Labuschagne |
Property Investment |
Yes |
FE Baker Prop CC |
C Labuschagne |
Investment Company Yes |
|
Baker Motors CC |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership |
---|
Tornel Development (Pty) Ltd [Director - no remuneration]] |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R341 320 |
9 200 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
R15 000 |
50 |
Lavana Inv. (Pty) Ltd |
Ordinary |
R5 556 |
62 |
Sasol Inzalo |
BEE |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Erf 2246 |
1 192sq.m. |
Lydenburg |
Erf 3317 |
1 798sq.m. |
Lydenburg |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
---|---|---|---|
Not Supplied |
Property Investment |
No |
F E Baker prop. CC |
Not Supplied |
Investment Company |
No |
Baker Motors CC |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Name | Value | Activity |
---|---|---|
Baker Motors |
R100 000 |
Investments |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Baker Properties |
Private Co. |
Corplo 2102 |
CC |
Corplo 2102 |
Private Co. |