Mr Sakhumzi Stoffels Somyo

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature

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About Sakhumzi Stoffels Somyo

Mr Somyo was born in 1960. He previously served in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature as a member of the following committees: Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs; Public Works; and Health (2011-2017).

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (49 of 54 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (52 of 52 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (51 of 55 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (30 of 30 )

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:

Public Accounts (SCOPA)

Implementation of SCOPA recommendations: meeting with ESKOM

24 Jan 2023

Public Accounts (SCOPA)

Update by State Security Agency on the vetting of Eskom officials; with Minister and Deputy Minister

30 Nov 2022

Public Accounts (SCOPA)

Hearing on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) Annual Report and financial statements for 2021/22, with Minister

29 Nov 2022

Standing Committee on Auditor General

Auditor-General 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and Budget

25 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.

Implementation of SCOPA recommendations: meeting with ESKOM

24 Jan 2023

Mr S Somyo (ANC) referred to the performance of Eskom, specifically the planned improvements on performance on the EAF, and ...

State Security Agency update on vetting of Eskom officials

30 Nov 2022

Mr S Somyo (ANC) said certain things expose themselves without being told, as the Minister’s first step was to inform ...

Auditor-General 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and Budget

25 Nov 2022

The Chairperson said the AG's presentation provided a practical overview of the critical areas of interest. It highlighted the culture ...

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Questions asked to ministers:

What are questions asked to ministers?

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Plenary appearances:

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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

∙ Housing Development Agency (Resigned 2014) ∙ Amatola Water Board (Resigned 2011-2012) ∙ Municipal Councillor Pension Fund (Resigned 2012) ∙ University of Fort Hare Council Member (Resigned 2014) ∙ Mzamo Yethu CC ( Not Trading) ∙ Intengu Communications (Resigned 2014)

∙ Public Agency ∙ Public Water Utility ∙ Local Government Office Bearers Pension Fund ∙ Higher Education Institution ∙ Trading and Projects ∙ Communications and Media

Value Description Source

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Private Residence Erf 03483 (BCM)

East London, Beacon Bay

1800��2

Family Home

KwaGqumashe Village, Alice

2000��2

Value Public/Private Source

Withdrawn

Private

Old Mutual

R 280 000

Private

Investec

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Telkom Yizani

400

10 800

Description of Journey Sponsor

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Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/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

Salary plus pension

Lumoka (Resigned 2014)

Consultancy and Accountancy Firm

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

∙ Public Agency ∙ Public Water Utility ∙ Local Government Office Bearers Pension Fund ∙ Higher Education Institution ∙ Trading and Projects ∙ Communications and Media

∙ Housing Development Agency (Resigned 2014) ∙ Amatola Water Board (Resigned 2011-2012) ∙ Municipal Councillor Pension Fund (Resigned 2012) ∙ University of Fort Hare Council Member (Resigned 2014) ∙ Mzamo Yethu CC ( Not Trading) ∙ Intengu Communications (Resigned 2014)

Value Description Source

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Private Residence Erf 03483 (BCM)

East London, Beacon Bay

1800��2

Family Home

KwaGqumashe Village, Alice

2000��2

Value Public/Private Source

Withdrawn

Private

Old Mutual

R 280 000

Private

Investec

Withdrawn

Private

Liberty Life

R 5 127.52 pm

Public

Special Pension

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Telkom Yizani

400

10 800

Description of Journey Sponsor

N/A

N/A

Description of Benefit Source

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Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

N/A

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Type of Business Name of Employer

N/A

N/A

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

Salary plus pension

Lumoka (Resigned 2014)

Consultancy and Accountancy Firm

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Public/Private Source

Public

Special Pension

Private

Investec / NFB

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Welkom Yizani

400

R4500

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Non-Exec Director – Public Inst (resigned 2014)

Housing Dev. Agency (HDA)

Non-Exec Director – Public Inst (resigned 2011)

Amatola Water Board

Non-Exec Director – (Resigned about 2012)

Municipal Councillor Pension Fund

Council Member (resigned 2014)

University of Fort Hare

Private Communication - (resigned 2014)

Intengu Communication

Sole Ownee – Professional & General – not trading since 2014

Mzamo Yethu Trading

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Family Home

Lower Gqumahashe, Alice

2000m2 Plot, 3 bedroomed house + rondavel + 2 room flat

ERF BCM/Family Home

East London

1800m2 Plot, 6 bedroomed house