Rachel Cecilia Adams

Member of the National Assembly

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About Rachel Cecilia Adams

Rachel Cecilia Adams is a member of the African National Congress and sits in the political party's parliamentary caucus. She is a member of the National Assembly of Parliament and sits in the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture.

Political party:

African National Congress (ANC)

Constituency Offices

Not associated with any constituency offices

Contact Details:

074 040 5274

[email protected]

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[email protected]

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

105th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Health (National Assembly Committees)

from 23rd May 2017 until 7th May 2019

Member at Committee On Auditor-General (Committee)

from 23rd May 2017 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 4th May 2017 until 7th May 2019

138th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (31 of 34 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

98% attendance rate (41 of 42 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

71% attendance rate (25 of 35 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

89% attendance rate (24 of 27 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

84% attendance rate (16 of 19 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

77% attendance rate (10 of 13 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

67% attendance rate (4 of 6 )

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:

Sport, Arts and Culture

National Heritage Council 2022/2023 Annual Report; with Minister

21 Nov 2023

Sport, Arts and Culture

Boxing South Africa Annual Report 2022/23 and related matters

17 Nov 2023

Sport, Arts and Culture

SA Gymnastics Federation 2022/23 Annual Report; Overview of African Artistic Gymnastics Championships; with Minister

14 Nov 2023

Sport, Arts and Culture

National Library of South Africa 2022/23 Annual Report; Engagement on corruption and victimisation of whistleblowers at the entity; Minister and Deputy Minister present

7 Nov 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.

National Library of South Africa 2022/23 Annual Report; Engagement on corruption and victimisation of whistle-blowers at the entity

7 Nov 2023

Ms R Adams (ANC) said the entity had responded to allegations of corruption, governance and whistleblowers. What governance issues have ...

DSAC BRRR; Revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage

20 Oct 2023

Ms R Adams (ANC) moved for the adoption and Ms V Malomane (ANC) seconded the adoption.

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2022/23 Annual Report; Candidates to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee Panel

17 Oct 2023

Ms R Adams (ANC) had concerns on how much was being spent on the Silapha Wellness Intervention Programme and asked ...

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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 Higher Education, Science and Innovation:

15 Mar 2023

(a) What is the current state of sport and arts education in the Republic and (b) how is his department ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

13 Dec 2021

What steps are being taken by (a) his department and/or (b) the entities reporting to him to promote and support ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

13 Dec 2021

What steps are being taken by (a) his department and/or (b) the entities reporting to him to promote and support ...

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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.

AWARD COMMENDATION OF THE NEW BRIGHTON SINGAPI STREET IN EASTERN CAPE (Draft Resolution)

29 Oct 2019

Chairperson, I move without notice:

That the House -

1) notes that the House welcomes the well deserved award of commendation of the New Brighton Singapi Street by the South ...

AWARD COMMENDATION OF THE NEW BRIGHTON SINGAPI STREET IN EASTERN CAPE (Draft Resolution)

29 Oct 2019

Chairperson, I move without notice:

That the House -

1) notes that the House welcomes the well deserved award of commendation of the New Brighton Singapi Street by the South ...

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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

Siyavula Amathuba

Cleaning and Catering Services

Value Description Source

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Prieska, 8940, NC

4 Bedroom House

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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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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

None

None

None

None

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Cleaning and Catering Service

Siyavula Amathuba

Value Description Source

none

none

none

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Prieska, 8640, NC

4 Bedroom House

Public/Private Source

none

none

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

none

none

none

none

Description of Journey Sponsor

none

none

Description of Benefit Source

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none

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

none

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Type of Business Name of Employer

none

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

none

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

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Director

JR Amathuba

RC Adams

33.33%

Director

Tradings and Projects

Jack J Adams

33.33%

Director

Jacques RG Adams

33.34%

Source Public/Private

POBPF

Public

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Director: JR Amathuba (Ltd)

CC - Projects

Description Extent Location

Property - House(Dwelling)

4 Bedroomed

Prieska - Northern Cape

Source Public/Private

Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF)

Public

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

JR Amathuba Trading and Projects (Pty)Ltd

Director (Dormant)

Description Extent Location

House

4 Bedrooms

Prieska, Northern Cape