Mr John Henry Steenhuisen

Member of the National Assembly

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About John Henry Steenhuisen

Mr Steenhuisen (born 25 March 1976) served as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. He also previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. He is the current leader of the Democratic Alliance and Minister of Agriculture.

Mr Steenhuisen was born in Durban and attended Northwood Boys High School.

Mr Steenhuisen was elected to the then Durban City Council in 1999 at the age of 22 making him one of the youngest councillors in the city's history. In 2006 he was elected caucus leader of the Democratic Alliance's official opposition as a member of the eThekwini Municipal Council and served on its Executive Council.

He represented Durban North in the eThekwini Municipal Council, and its predecessor Durban City Council, for 10 years until being elected to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in the 2009 general election. He was subsequently elected provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal during the party's 2009 Provincial Congress until 18 October 2010. Mr Steenhuisen continued to serve as an MPL and DA caucus leader until his move to the National Assembly in July 2011.

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 6 meetings

2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 0 meetings

2022 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 1 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 4 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 2 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

79% attendance rate (15 of 19 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

73% attendance rate (11 of 15 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (21 of 23 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

67% attendance rate (12 of 18 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

86% attendance rate (6 of 7 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 1 )

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.

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No appearances found

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.

Whether he authorised an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit into the allegations of degree fraud against a certain person ...

(1) With reference to recent allegations that the costs of catering on board the Presidential Jet, Inkwazi, amounted to just ...

With regard to the several observations and recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption ...

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.

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

GOLD CIRCLE RACING

DURBAN JULY TICKETS

UNKNOWN

KILIMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

ACCOMODATION AND RHINO DARTINGEXPERIENCE

UNKNOWN

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

Nothing to disclose

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

Nothing to disclose

Sponsor Description of Journey

BRENTHURST FOUNDATION

ATTENDED A WORKSHOP ON AUTHORITARIANISM IN GDANSK POLAND

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

S Ikin

Le Creuset Mugs (x8) Le Creuset expresso mugs and saucers (x4)

Unknown

Taiwan Liaison Office

Lunch at Fyn Restaurant

Unknown

Mayor G Hill-Lewis

Rugby Sevens World Cup tickets

Unknown

Under Armour

Running Shoes

Unknown

Veldskoen

ShoesShortsShirt

Unknown

Gerber and Co

1 x shirt1 x jersey3 x Oakley sunglasses

Unknown

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

Nothing to disclose

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

Nothing to disclose

Sponsor Description of Journey

The Brenthurst Foundation

Somaliland - Seminar

The Brenthurst Foundation

Kenya - Election Observer Mission

The Brenthurst Foundation

Oversight visit to Ukraine

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

N/A

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

N/A

Source Description Value

Taiwanese government

Lunch

+/- 500

Taiwanese government

Orchid Plant

+/- 400

Brenthurst Foundation

Hotel Accom. Somaliland

Unknown

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

N/A

Source Public/Private

N/A

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

N/A

Sponsor Description of Journey

Brenthurst Foundation

Airplane tickets - Part of delegation to monitor Somaliland election.

Source Description of Benefit

N/A

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship Extent

N/A

Name of Employer Type of Business

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

None

None

None

None

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

None

None

Source Description Value

None

None

None

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

None

None

None

Source Public/Private

None

None

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

None

None

None

None

Sponsor Description of Journey

None

None

Source Description of Benefit

None

None

Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent

None

None

None

Name of Employer Type of Business

None

None

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

None

None

None

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

None

None

None

None

Source Description Value

Taiwan Consulate

Whiskey – Jonny Walker Black Laber

±R2 500.00

U.S. Consulate

Beaded Rhino

Unknown

German Embassy

Lunch

Unknown

Mr. K Dilip

Laptop

±R19 000.00

Cuban Foreign Service

Cigars and Coffee

Unknown

Taiwanese Consulate

Dragons Fruit (Box)

Unknown

Source Description of Benefit

British Airways

Lounge Access Card

Europcar

Platinum Membership Card

SAA

Platinum Membership Card

Name of Employer Type of Business

North Star

Asset Management

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

Asset Management

North Star

Based on consultancy work done.

Source Description Value

S.M Ikin

Leather Wallet

/- R3000.00

Northstar Asset Management (Breakaway)

Accommodation

/-R2500.00

Sulabh International NGO(Non Governmental Organisation)

Apple watch

/-R4000.00

Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation)

Books on Gandhi/Medi

/-R1200.00

Menlyn Boutique Hotel

Accommodation

/-R2500.00

Mr C M Ramaphosa

Cigar (Cuba)

Unknown

Source Public/Private

Public Office bearers Pension Fund

Public

Description Sponsor

Trip to Delhi and Mumbai to look at Sanitation projects as well as skills development programmes

Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation)

Source Description Extent

Sulabh International (NGO)

Flights and Accommodation

Unknown

Type of Business Approved Employer

Asset Manager

Yes

Northstar Asset Management

Name Activity

Northstar Asset Management

Asset Manager

Source Public/Private

Member of the Public Office Bearers Pension fund

Public

Source Description Value

S.M Ikin

Cigars(Cuban)

/- R2000

Northstar Asset Management

Accommodation

/-R2500

Name of Whip Type of Business Approved Employer

Mr M Waters

Consultancy to Asset management Firm

Yes

Northstar Asset Management

Name Activity

Northstar Asset Management

Asset Management

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R3 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary

R3 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary

Source Description Value

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R2 000

Canadian Parliamentary Delegation

Silver bear ornament

+-R1 000

Mr Tim Brauteseth, MP

Cuban cigars

+-R400

Mr Michael Bagraim, MP

Parker Pen

+-R500

Uzwelo Bags

Laptop bag

+-R300

Nolands Inc.

Sunglasses, Sweets, Keyring

+-R300

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2,793

27 000

Chemspec

Ordinary

Source Description Value

Mr Dov Fedler

Paperweight

Mr D Stubbe

Cigars [Cuban]

R400

Mr GR Davis

Tie

R200

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R800

Mr & Mrs Faber

Cigars

R400

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R15 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary shares

Spillane Educational Trust

Member

Source Description Value

S.A.B.

Box tickets

R300

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R2 000

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R10 000

27 937

Chemspec

Ordinary

Description Sponsor

Hospitality, flight to Mochaba Camp, Botswana

R Collins

Source Description Value

SA Breweries

Box tickets

R400

Gold Circle

Durban July tickets

R1 000

R Collins

Botswana Accommodation

R5 000

No Nature

4 800

Shares

Description Sponsor

Flight to and from George to Cape Town for brewery tour

SAB

Source Description Value

SA Breweries

SAB Tour - Accommodation

R6 000

SA Breweries

Polo travel bag

R3 000

Gold Circle

Durban July tickets

R1 000

SA Breweries

Box tickets

R400

Outdoor Network

Box tickets

R400

Source Description Value

Gild Circle Racing

Enclosure

R1 500