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. She has been appointed as the DA Shadow Minister of Electricity, and will also be serving as an Additional Member on Public Enterprises, Mineral Resources and Energy, and Public Service and Administration (The Presidency).
Democratic Alliance (DA)
DA Constituency Area: Dr. Beyers Naude
083 409 9196
[email protected]
Eastern Cape
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. (National Assembly Committees)
since 25th May 2023
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (National Assembly Committees)
since 3rd May 2023
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy (National Assembly Committees)
since 3rd May 2023
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation (National Assembly Committees)
from 3rd May 2023 until 25th May 2023
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 3rd May 2023
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 …
2023 committee attendance as mp
75% attendance rate (12 of 16 )
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.
Ms S Graham (DA) wanted to confirm news about Eskom planning on capping load-shedding at stage 4, and wanted to ...
Transnet 2022/23 Annual Report
8 Nov 2023
Ms S Graham (DA) noted that it was rather unfortunate that the current Board and executives were taking the hammering ...
Ms S Graham (DA) raised a series of pertinent questions regarding the presentations and reports made during the meeting. Firstly, ...
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.
What progress has been made on the sale of the existing Head Office building of the Independent Development Trust?
(1).Whether, with reference to the processes to change geographical names, there is a specified threshold of support that is required ...
1) With reference to maintenance of electricity infrastructure, (a) on what date was (i) the maintenance philosophy model adopted by ...
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
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
1 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
|---|---|
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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
1 items
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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
1 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
|---|---|
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None |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| 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
1 items
| 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 |