Ms Natasha Wendy Anita Mazzone

Member of the National Assembly

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About Natasha Wendy Anita Mazzone

Ms Mazzone was born in Pretoria and served as the Chief Whip of the Opposition in the National Assembly between 31 October 2019 and 18 August 2022. Her political career commenced in 1997 in the then Democratic Party (DP) where she was elected as Chairperson of the DP Youth branch at the UP and progressed to becoming leader of the DP National Federal Youth Leader in 1998. In 2000 she was elected as the National Youth Leader of the DA and was appointed as a Councilor in the Tshwane Metro Council in Pretoria in 2003. Before being appointed as Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, she held different positions in the DA. She has also served as the Deputy Chairperson Federal Council for the DA.

Ms Mazzone has been appointed as the Shadow Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

Member at Rules of the National Assembly (National Assembly Committees)

from 6th June 2019 until 1st September 2022

Member at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)

from 12th November 2019 until 26th August 2022

Chief Whip of the Opposition at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 31st October 2019 until 18th August 2022

Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (National Assembly Committees)

from 27th June 2019 until 7th February 2020

11th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly Committees)

from 2nd March 2017 until 7th May 2019

Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the Powers and Privileges Act (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 26th May 2016 until 7th May 2019

Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (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

6th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

26th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Laudium, Wierdapark, Zwartkops, Olievenhoutbosch, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion CBD, Doringkloof (Constituency Area)

from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Laudium, Wierdapark, Zwartkops, Olievenhoutbosch, Rooihuiskraal, Centurion CBD, Doringkloof (Constituency Area)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly Committees)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (Committee)

until 6th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

79% attendance rate (11 of 14 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

25% attendance rate (3 of 12 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

38% attendance rate (6 of 16 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

36% attendance rate (5 of 14 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

50% attendance rate (14 of 28 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (31 of 34 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

83% attendance rate (33 of 40 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

77% attendance rate (23 of 30 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (31 of 38 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

80% attendance rate (8 of 10 )

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:

Communications and Digital Technologies

(Subcommittee) MDDA Vacancy: shortlisting of candidates

15 Sep 2023

Communications and Digital Technologies

(Subcommittee) ICASA Vacancy: shortlisting of candidates

15 Sep 2023

Communications and Digital Technologies

Sentech distribution tariffs & mediation process; GCIS, MDDA, Sentech, ICASA and SABC on signal-related costs ahead of 2024 Elections; with Deputy Minister in the Presidency

12 Sep 2023

Communications and Digital Technologies

Postponed: MDDA Vacancy: shortlisting of candidates

7 Sep 2023

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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.

(Subcommittee) ICASA Vacancy: shortlisting of candidates & programme

15 Sep 2023

Ms N Mazzone (DA) said the DA decided they would abide by the decisions of the Subcommittee.

Sentech distribution tariffs & mediation process; GCIS, MDDA, Sentech, ICASA and SABC on signal-related costs ahead of 2024 Elections

12 Sep 2023

Ms N Mazzone (DA) said community radio stations were becoming increasingly important. She was concerned that there was a sort ...

Postponed: MDDA Vacancy: shortlisting of candidates

7 Sep 2023

Ms T Bodlani (DA) said that she only realised today that Ms N Mazzone (DA) was unaware of the meeting ...

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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 Communications and Digital Technologies

29 Aug 2023

With reference to his reply to question 1210 on 19 May 2023 and the costs associated with the upgrade of ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

30 Jun 2023

Whether he will consider amending the regulations to allow companies such as Starlink to operate within the Republic, where it ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

26 Jun 2023

(1) With reference to his reply to question 1034 on 4 May 2023, in which three members of his department ...

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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.

NONADHERENCE TO ASSEMBLY RULUES (Ruling)

6 Nov 2019

Deputy Speaker, I withdraw unconditionally and I thank you for coming back so quickly with your ruling. I consider myself duly admonished and I beg your indulgence. It was the ...

351 ON LAST SITTING DAY OF SIXTH SESSION OF FIFTH PARLIAMENT (Draft resolution)

29 Oct 2019

Deputy Speaker, there's no objection, but the DA would like to make a Declaration, please.

Declaration(s) of vote:

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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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Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

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Description of Journey Sponsor

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Description of Benefit Source

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Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

R 2000,00

PALLADIUM HAIR CO

MONTHLY HAIR TREATMENT

Type of Business Name of Employer

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

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

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

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Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

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Value Description Source

R1500 per month

Hair tinting and styling

Palladium

R500

Leather bound diary

Ambassador of Argentina

Value

Description

Source

R500

Candy gift hamper

Mayor of Tacoma

R500

Wall hanging calendar

Embassy of Japan

R1000

Wall hanging art

Govt. of Tibet in exile

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

N/A

Public/Private Source

N/A

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

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Description of Journey Sponsor

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Description of Benefit Source

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Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

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Type of Business Name of Employer

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

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

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Value Description Source

R1 500.00

Pen set

European Union Liberal Ass.

R1 500.00

Dinner at Buitenverwachting

European Union Liberal Ass

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts Registration Number

Dormant

Dormant

Momentum Trust

IT 314/2005

Dormant

Dormant

Mileham Family Trust

IT 313/2005

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts Registration Number

Dormant

Trustee( Spouse)

Mileham Family Trust

IT 313/2005

Dormant

Trustee (Spouse)

Forward Momentum Business Trust

IT 314/2005

Source

Father

Description Sponsor

Study tour for 6 days - Fully paid by Taiwanese Government [Accommodation, food, travel]

MOFA Taiwan

Source Description

Family Restaurant

Eat & entertain at restaurant @ R180.00 per meal

Source Description Value

MOFA Taiwan

Taiwanese Tea Set

R2 000.00

MOFA Taiwan

MP3 Player

R500.00

Transnet

Transnet Travel Bag

R300.00

Transnet

Transnet Charger

R700.00

Description Extent Location

Family Home

Cluster Home

Waterkloof Vallei, Pretoria

Family Home

Flat

Tree Anchor Bay, CPT

Source Description Value

Eskom

Protective shoes

R1 000

Transnet

Set of pens

R500

SAX

Model airplane

R500

TransPorts

Envelope opener

R500

Eskom

Flash drive stick

R500

Description Extent Location

House

Family Home

Monument Park, Pretoria

Source Description Value

Multichoice

Bread board

R2 000

Multichoice

Springbok jersey

R1 000