Formerly: National Assembly
Mr Ramatlhodi was born on 21 August 1955 at Tauyatswala Village in Limpopo. Adv Ramatlhodi was enrolled for post-matriculation studies at the University of the North from 1977 to 1979. He is a founder member and first chairperson of the University of the North Arts and Drama Association and was Chairperson of the Central Cultural Committee, which served as the students' only voice after the banning of the Students' Representative Council (SRC). Adv Ramatlhodi was also a founder member of the Azanian Students' Organisation, later known as South African Students' Congress and a member of a team, which formed the Congress of South African Students.
He went into exile in Lesotho on 17 July 1980, where he continued with his studies. During this time he was involved in various student activities. From 1981 to 1983, he was second secretary for the Committee of Action and Solidarity for South African Students. He was Secretary for Public and Foreign Affairs of the NUL SRC, responsible for liaison with external organisations, issuing statements on behalf of the SRC-coordinating public functions. He was also a member of the NUL Admissions Committee from 1982 to 1983. From 1983 to 1984, he was president of the NUL SRC. He was also a member of the University Council and the highest executive authority of the students' union and was involved in negotiations with management and other structures of the NUL. He obtained a Bachelor of Jurisprudence (BJuris) from the National University of Lesotho (NUL) in 1984 and a Bachelor of Law from the NUL in 1986.
From 1986 to 1988, Adv Ramatlhodi was head of the ANC Regional Political and Military Council of the Zimbabwe Mission. In 1988, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in International Relations from the University of Zimbabwe and was admitted to the Bar of Lesotho as an advocate in 1997.From 1990 to 1992, he was recalled to Zambia to become political secretary and speech writer for the then ANC President Oliver Tambo. In this capacity, he served as the secretary of the ANC Control Commission, a body responsible for the coordination of the entire liberation movement's activities and served former President Nelson Mandela in the same capacity.
He returned to South Africa in June 1991 where he was employed by the University of the North as Deputy Registrar, Executive Assistant to the Rector and lecturer in Public International Law from 1992 to 1994. From May 1994 to 22 April 2004, he was Premier of Limpopo for two full terms. He was also chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo from December 1991 to 1996. In 2005, he led the ANC delegations to oversee the election process on the invitation of the Zimbabwe Government. He has been the head of the ANC Elections Committee since 2008.From 2009 to 2010, he served as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, as well as Chairperson of the ANC cluster on Peace and Stability. In 2009, he was admitted to the Bar of South Africa and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree by the University of Limpopo. He has been a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) since 1991. Adv Ramatlhodi was the Director of the ANC Policy Institute from 2004 until 2009. He also served as a member of the Judicial Service Commission from 2010 to date.
Adv Ramatlhodi was Deputy Minister of Correctional Services from 1 November 2010 to 25 May 2014. He was the Minister of Mineral Resources from 26 May 2014 to 22 September 2015 where he was appointed the Minister of Public Service and Administration on 23 September 2015.
Source: South African Government
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
012 444 3999
nramatlhodi@parliament.gov.za
170th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Minister of Public Service and Administration at National Executive (Executive)
from 23rd September 2015 until 30th March 2017
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 30th March 2017
Minister of Mineral Resources at National Executive (Executive)
from June 2014 until 22nd September 2015
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
33rd Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Deputy Minister of Correctional Services at National Executive (Executive)
from 31st October 2010 until 24th April 2014
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PENSIONS
2 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
GEPF [Parliament] |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
8 items
No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|
100% |
Magoebaskloof Manor Trust |
Shares |
50% |
Zibediela Bricks (Pty) |
Shares |
50% |
Legakabiwa Mining (Pty) |
Shares |
50% |
Lithemba Investment |
Shares |
100% |
Mamphore Family Trust |
Shares |
13% |
ICE Fund Management (Pty) |
Shares |
100% |
Ngwako Ramatlhodi Legal Services |
Shares |
15% |
Preciant |
Shares |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Afluxx Trading |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investment 577 |
Private Co. |
Mavuapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Public Servants National Conference |
Cushin sheep skin |
R1 700 |
GEMS |
Fit-Bit Health Monitor |
R1 500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Magoebaskloof - Limpopo |
House |
Estate House |
Midrand |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
7 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
-R9m |
100% |
Magoebaskloof Manor Trust |
Shares |
|
50% |
Lekgakabiwe Mining (Pty) |
Shares |
+-R3m |
50% |
Zibediela Bricks (Pty) |
Shares |
|
50% |
Lithemba Investments (Pty) |
Shares |
|
100% |
Mamphore Family Trust |
|
|
13% |
Ice Fund Management |
Shares |
|
100% |
Ngoako Ramathodi Legal Services |
Shares |
TRAVEL
1 items
Description | Sponsor |
---|---|
Dubai Diamond Conference in April 21-22, 2015 |
Dubai Diamond Exchange |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Afluxx Trading 2 |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investments 577 |
Private Co. |
Maruapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Location |
---|---|
Magoebaskloof Plot |
Magoebaskloof |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Afluxx Trading 2 |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investments 577 |
Private Co. |
Maruapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Limpopo |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
8 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
+-R9m |
100% |
Magoebaskloof Manor Trust |
Shares |
+-R3m |
50% |
Zibediela Bricks (Pty) |
Shares |
|
50% |
Lekgakabiwe Mining (Pty) |
Shares |
|
50% |
Lithemba Investments (Pty) |
Shares |
|
50% |
Lithemba Investments (Pty) |
Shares |
|
100% |
Mamphore Family Trust |
|
|
13% |
Ice Fund Management |
Shares |
|
100% |
Ngoako Ramatlhodi Legal Services |
Shares |
TRAVEL
1 items
Description | Sponsor |
---|---|
Attend the special tripartite PAMDC Council of Minister's Meeting - 18 July 2014 in Zambia |
PAMDC |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Source | Description |
---|---|
PAMDC |
Attend the special tripartite PAMDC Council of Minister's Meeting - 18 July 2014 in Zambia |
PENSIONS
2 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
Parliament |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
6 items
Name of Company | No |
---|---|
Zbediela Bricks Pty |
|
Legakabiwe Mining Pty |
|
Lithemba Investments Pty |
|
Mampore Family Trust |
|
Ice Fund Management Pty |
13% |
Magoebaskloof Manor Trust |
|
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Magoebaskloof, Limpopo |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
---|---|---|---|
Not Supplied |
Legal Consulting Firm |
No |
Ngoako Ramatlhodi Legal Consultancy Services |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Nonokwena Property Investment |
RT Company |
Platinum Mile Investment |
PT Company |
Maruapulo Brokers |
RT Company |
Afflux Trading 2 |
RT Company |
PENSIONS
2 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
Parliament |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
6 items
Name of Company | No |
---|---|
Magoebaskloof Manor Trust |
|
Zibediela Bricks (Pty) |
|
Legakabiwe Mining (Pty) |
|
Lithemba Investments (Pty) |
|
Mampore Family Trust |
|
Ice Fund Management (Pty) |
13% |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Limpopo |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
---|---|---|---|
Not Supplied |
Legal Consulting Firm |
No |
Ngoako Ramatlodi Legal Consulting Services |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Nokokwena Property Investment |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investment |
Private Co. |
Maruapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
Afflux Trading 1 |
Private Co. |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
6 items
Nominal Value | Nature | Name of Company | No |
---|---|---|---|
Trust |
+-R9m |
|
|
|
|
Legakabiwe Mining Pty |
|
|
|
Lithemba Investments Pty |
|
|
|
Mamphore Family Trust |
|
|
|
Ice Fund Management Pty |
13% |
+-R3m |
|
Zibediela Bricks Pty |
|
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
6 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Consulting Services |
Legal Consulting Firm |
Nokokwena Property Investment |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investment 577 |
Private Co. |
Maruapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
Afflux Trading 2 |
Private Co. |
Consulting Services |
Private Co. |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Magoebaskloof |
PENSIONS
2 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Military Veterans Pension |
Public |
Parliament Pension |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nominal Value | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|
R3m + |
Makgobaskloof Manor Trust |
|
|
Zibediela Bricks (Pty) |
Shares |
|
Legakabiwe Mining (Pty) |
Shares |
|
Lithemba Investments (Pty) |
Shares |
Newly registered |
Mamphore Family Trust |
|
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
6 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Nokokwena Property Investment |
Private Co. |
Platinum Mile Investments 577 |
Private Co. |
Maruapula Brokers |
Private Co. |
Afflux Trading 2 |
Private Co. |
Ambledown risk and Underwriting Managers |
Private Co. |
Michmel |
CC |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
Plot with house |
17,5ha |
Magoebaskloof [Limpopo] |