Member of the National Assembly
Formerly: National Council of Provinces
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Seiso Joel Mohai is the Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Mr Mohai has a long track record of service in Parliament, dating back from 1999 to 2002, and again from 2013 to present.
Mr Mohai was a permanent delegate representing the Free State province in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) from 2014 - 2024. He joined the National Assembly after the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. He has an illustrious political career in the African National Congress (ANC), which is the governing party and government where he has served in various structures, including serving as the Free State Chief Whip from 2001 to 2004, Member of Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works, Roads and Transport in 2004 to 2009, and MEC for Finance in 2009 to 2013.
Mr Mohai also chaired various portfolio, ad-hoc and administrative committees of the Free State Provincial Government, including the Governance, Administration, Security and International Affairs Cluster, Sub Committee on the Drafting of the Free State Growth and Development Strategy, Subcommittee on Mining Interventions, and the Subcommittee on African Peer Review Mechanism.
Mr Mohai was a Member of the National Assembly between 1999 to 2002, and again from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, he was elected as the chairperson of the Select Committee on Appropriations and co-chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament. He was also designated as the Chairperson of the ANC Caucus in Parliament.
Mr Mohai served as a member of the ANC prior to its unbanning and after its unbanning. Mr Mohai currently serves as a Member of the Provincial Executive Committee since 2022. He served as a member of the Interim Leadership Committee between 2001 – 2004 and the Interim Provincial Committee between 2021 – 2022. He has been a member of the Provincial Executive Committee 1998 – 2001 and NEC of the ANC Youth League 1998 – 2001 after serving as an ex-officio and member of the ANCYL.
Mr Mohai has also served in various strategic multilateral organisations such as Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, and Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF).
Mr Mohai holds a Master of Science (MSC) Degree in Technology and Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Technology and Innovation from The Da Vinci Institute: School of Business Leadership.
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Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Evaluation at National Executive (Executive)
since 30th June 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 14th June 2024
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Finance (NCOP Committees)
from 25th May 2021 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP Committees)
from 25th May 2021 until 28th May 2024
Whip at NCOP Rules Committee (NCOP Committees)
from 24th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises (NCOP Committees)
from 24th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Member at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 23rd May 2019 until 28th May 2024
Chief Whip at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 24th May 2017 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Land and Mineral Resources (NCOP Committees)
from 24th June 2019 until 27th October 2023
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on North West Intervention (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 29th January 2021 until 21st June 2021
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (NCOP Committees)
from 24th June 2019 until 25th May 2021
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Public Infrastructure (NCOP Committees)
from 24th June 2019 until 25th May 2021
Chief Whip: NCOP at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 20th October 2017 until 7th May 2019
Chief Whip: NCOP at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Chairperson at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)
from 5th May 2016 until 17th October 2017
Member at Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Probing Violence Against Foreign Nationals (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 28th May 2015 until 17th October 2017
Chairperson at Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 17th October 2017
Member at Select Committee on Finance (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 17th October 2017
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 26th March 2013 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (949): Zastron (New Office) (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
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2025 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 2 meetings
2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 0 meetings
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 5 meetings
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
2023 committee attendance as mp
60% attendance rate (3 of 5 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
88% attendance rate (7 of 8 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (9 of 9 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (12 of 12 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
66% attendance rate (31 of 47 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
79% attendance rate (41 of 52 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
82% attendance rate (40 of 49 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
96% attendance rate (24 of 25 )
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.
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Questions asked to the Deputy President
27 Oct 2014
Whether the Government has considered strategic interventions to expand economic interventions that are intended towards higher trajectory as stated in ...
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26 Nov 2019
Chairperson, hon Michalakis must not create an impression that he's a custodian of the truth in this House. We are here, if you are outside the doors close, members cannot ...
AMAXHOSA KING DIES (Draft Resolution)
26 Nov 2019
There are some who object for to a better Africa and the better world in this House. Therefore, we must pardon their
ignorance to find lasting peace in the world. ...
What are declaration of interests?
BENEFITS AND INTERESTS FREE LOANS
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES AND RETAINERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
INCOME GENERATING ASSETS
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Nothing to disclose |
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OWNERSHIP IN LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Size of the Property in Square Meters | Area where Property is Located |
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Residential |
1000 sq (estimate) |
Bloemfontein, Free State |
RENTED PROPERTY
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| Description of Rented Property and its Usage | Size of the Property in Square Meters | Area where Property is Located |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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Nothing to disclose |
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PENSIONS
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Nothing to disclose |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | Nature of Shares | Number of Shares | Name of Company |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRAVEL
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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| Description and Purpose of the Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Duration of Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONTRACTS
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| Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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Nothing to disclose |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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1000 sq (estimate) |
Bloemfontein, Free State |
Residential |
PENSIONS
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| Source | Public/Private |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
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| Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Nothing to disclose |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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1000 sq (estimate) |
Bloemfontein, Free State |
Residential |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
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| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
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| Source | Description of Benefit |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Nothing to disclose |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
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| Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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N/A |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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N/A |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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N/A |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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+/- 1000sq |
Bloemfontein |
House |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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N/A |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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100% |
Moyakhe Trading |
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TRAVEL
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| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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N/A |
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BENEFITS
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N/A |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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| Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
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N/A |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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N/A |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
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N/A |
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CONTRACTS
1 items
| Name of State Entity | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract |
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Sports, Arts & Culture |
Renovations, Repairs & Maintenance - Willem Pronsloo Museum (DMPD 008/2018) |
2019 |
R3 197 625 13 |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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+-1000sq |
Bloemfontein |
House |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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100% |
Moyakhe Trading |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
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N/A |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
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Dormant |
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Thuthamo Trust |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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Phuthumani |
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Investments Limited |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dormant |
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Thuthamo Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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Residential Property |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Name of Company | No |
|---|---|
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Phuthuma Nathi Limited |
Shares |
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Phuthuma Nathi Limited |
Shares |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|
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Dormant |
Thuthamo Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Residential |
House |
Free State |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Name of Company |
|---|
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Phuthumanathi Investments Limited |
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Phuthumananthi Investments Limited |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name Of Trusts |
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Phuthamo Trust (Dormant) |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description |
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Residential Universitas |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company |
|---|
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Phuthumanathi Investments Limited |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name Of Trusts |
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Thuthamo Trust [Dormant] |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Residential property |
Normal |
Universitas |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|
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Phuthumanathi Investments Ltd |
Investments |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name Of Trusts |
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Thutmamo Trust [Dormant] |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Location |
|---|---|
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Residential property |
Universitas, Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|
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Thuthamo |
Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Location |
|---|---|
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House |
Universitas, Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|
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Thuthamo Family Trust |
Family Trust |
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Phuthuma Nathi |
Ordinary |
+-R10 000 |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Moyakho Trading |
General |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
Normal residential property |
Bloemfontein |