Ms. Graham joined the Democratic Alliance (DA) as a member in 2007, however became an active member in 2009. She organised a DA branch in Aberdeen, a small town in Eastern Cape, and was elected as the Chairperson. In 2011, she was elected as a Councillor. She was re-elected in 2016 and served in the Portfolio Chairperson on Corporate Services and on the Executive Committee of the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality. She now serves as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly. Read more.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
DA Constituency Area: Dr. Beyers Naude
083 409 9196
samanthajgraham27@gmail.com
Eastern Cape
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
77th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
23rd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Eastern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
6th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Eastern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Fetching the latest messages to Samantha Jane Graham …
2022 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (45 of 45 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
94% attendance rate (17 of 18 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (32 of 32 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
83% attendance rate (15 of 18 )
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.
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.
Review of the Public-Private Partnership Regulations to deliver on strategic infrastructure projects
30 Nov 2022
Ms S Graham (DA) asked who would be responsible for driving the proposed changes to the different pieces of legislation. ...
Ms S Graham (DA) found ISA very exciting but is unsure who is doing oversight over who and who reports ...
DPWI/PMTE Q1 2022/23 Performance
9 Nov 2022
Ms S Graham (DA) asked why there was a discrepancy between the presentation by the Department (11%) and the calculation ...
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 Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
13 Dec 2022
(1) What is the current allocation of milk for each child for each day in the feeding schemes in each ...
(1)With reference to charges brought against certain persons (names furnished), (a) what total number of disciplinary hearings have been finalised ...
(1)What (a) progress has been made on the disciplinary action against the officials implicated in the 2020 Beitbridge border fence ...
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.
Deputy Speaker, while the DA supports the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report, BRRR, being tabled today, we do so with the following riders.
Firstly, the absolute failure of the Fifth ...
Deputy Speaker, while the DA supports the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report, BRRR, being tabled today, we do so with the following riders.
Firstly, the absolute failure of the Fifth ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
1 items
| Name of State Entity | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Value of Contract | Period of Contract |
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None |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
5 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Vista GRT |
NPO (Deregistration process) |
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Zelpy 1097 |
Final Deregistration |
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Spyline Tracing Agency |
Final Deregistration |
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Entrepreneurial Business Services |
Final Deregistration |
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The Owl House Foundation |
NPO |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
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R650 |
Leather wallet |
Karoo Taxidermy |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
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House |
Graaff-Reinet |
625m2 |
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House (belongs to ex husband as per Divorce agreement but remains in both names) |
Aberdeen |
10 000m2 |
PENSIONS
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| Public/Private | Source |
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None |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
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Nil |
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TRAVEL
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| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
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None |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
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None |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
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None |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
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None |
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CONTRACTS
1 items
| Value of Contract | Period of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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None |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
5 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
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NPO (Deregistration process) |
Vista GRT |
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Final Deregistration |
Zelpy 1097 |
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Final Deregistration |
Spyline Tracing Agency |
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Final Deregistration |
Entrepreneurial Business Services |
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NPO |
The Owl House Foundation |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
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None |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Graaff-Reinet |
625m2 |
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House (belongs to ex husband as per Divorce agreement but remains in both names) |
Aberdeen |
10 000m2 |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Public/Private | Source |
|---|---|
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None |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nil |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
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None |
BENEFITS
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| Description of Benefit | Source |
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None |
SPONSORSHIPS
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| Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship |
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None |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
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None |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
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None |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
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The Giant Flag Trust |
Trustee |
IT 61/2012 |
None |