Gizella Opperman

Member of the National Assembly

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly Committees)

from 7th December 2020 until 27th January 2023

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (National Assembly Committees)

from 27th June 2019 until 7th December 2020

1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Northern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

192nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

3rd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Northern Cape 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

100% attendance rate (5 of 5 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (4 of 4 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (42 of 45 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (2 of 2 )

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:

Social Development

Children’s Amendment Bill: NCOP amendments adopted, Thembisa Petition

30 Nov 2022

Social Development

Recommended candidates to serve on the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals

30 Nov 2022

Social Development

Concerns about matters relating to child welfare and functioning of DSD: Solidarity briefing; Implementation of National Plan of Action for Children; with Minister

23 Nov 2022

Social Development

Central Drug Authority Annual Report 2021/22

9 Nov 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.

Concerns about matters relating to child welfare and functioning of DSD: Solidariteit briefing; Implementation of the National Plan of Action for Children

23 Nov 2022

Ms G Opperman (DA) requested that Solidarity provide more details on questionable ethical practices that were not in the best ...

Central Drug Authority Annual Report 2021/22

9 Nov 2022

Ms G Opperman (DA) asked if there are any studies currently being done on the impact of foetal alcohol syndrome ...

Social Development Portfolio Audit Outcomes; DSD, SASSA & NDA Annual Report 2021/22

12 Oct 2022

Ms G Opperman (DA) asked the Department why there was a 381% increase in irregular expenditure, which was a very ...

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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 Minister of Social Development

17 Oct 2022

(1) With reference to her reply to question 1602 on 30 May 2022, what number of the 38 037 children ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

19 Sep 2022

(1)       With regard to phase two of the Hantam High School repair project, (a) what are the reasons that the ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

19 Sep 2022

(1)       What (a) total amount was budgeted for the repair project of the Hantam High School, (b) budget line item ...

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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.

UNGQONGQOSHE KAHULUMENI WOKUBAMBISANA KANYE NEZINDABA

27 Nov 2019

Hon House Chairperson and hon Minister, in the Northern Cape, there are municipalities where the relevant provincial MECs already intervened and written letters to the councils for Members of the ...

UNGQONGQOSHE KAHULUMENI WOKUBAMBISANA KANYE NEZINDABA

27 Nov 2019

Hon Deputy Speaker, hon Minister, growing the economy, job creation and service delivery are of highest priority for the people of our country. Can you tell us how the new ...

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

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

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Loeriesfontein

1200m²

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HOUSE

Loeriesfontein

1224 m²

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0

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