Mr Thomas Charles Ravenscroft Walters

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: Gauteng Provincial Legislature

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Mr Thomas Walters graduated from the University of Stellenbosch where he majored in Political Science. He was student leader of the Democratic Party (DP), and has served as DA Federal Youth Chair and DA Councillor in Johannesburg.

Mr Walters previously served as a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and the DA Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development Spokesperson. He was elected as Deputy Chairperson of the DA Federal Council in 2012, and again in 2015.

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 8 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 25 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

35% attendance rate (8 of 23 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

5% attendance rate (1 of 20 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

63% attendance rate (5 of 8 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

79% attendance rate (23 of 29 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

73% attendance rate (16 of 22 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

88% attendance rate (23 of 26 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

92% attendance rate (11 of 12 )

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.

What they said in committee meetings:

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Mr M Shelembe (DA) raised a concern on how Mr Marais was treated by the Chairperson, and said that he ...

Mr T Walters (DA) said that the bill could have a positive spin-off, and wanted to know the value that ...

Mr T Walters (DA) wanted to know what the bottlenecks in the system were, and if one could make a ...

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.

Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entity reporting to her makes use of private security firms; if not, what ...

(1)Whether any drought relief funding has been provided to the (a) Ndlambe Local Municipality, (b) Makana Local Municipality and (c) ...

(1)Whether any staff member in the National Treasury (a) performed work in addition to the responsibilities related to his or ...

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.

I am addressing you on the National Assembly Rule 64, which talks to the conduct of members and also on Rule 82 and 85. Rule 82 refers to the respectful ...

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 Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Nothing to disclose

Value Description Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Property Location-Area Extent of the Property

4 Harrod Avenue is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment property

Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town

Approximately 900 Square meters

12 Holly street, Bell Air, Cape Town is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment.

Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town

Approximately 800 to 900 square meters.

Public/Private Source

As per the Retirement Annuity Scheme

Sanlam Retirement Annuity

As per the parliamentary pension scheme

Parliament

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Nothing to disclose

Description of Journey Sponsor

Nothing to disclose

Description of Benefit Source

As per the travel, claims, pension and medical scheme benefits

Parliament

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent Source of Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Name of Employer

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

Name of State Entity Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof

Nothing to disclose

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Nothing to disclose

Nothing to disclose

Value Description Source

Nothing to disclose

Description of Property Location-Area Extent of the Property

4 Harrod Avenue is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my

Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town

Approximately 900 Square meters

wife as an investment property

12 Holly street, Bell Air, Cape Town is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment.

Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town

Approximately 800 to 900 square meters.

Public/Private Source

As per the Retirement Annuity Scheme

Sanlam Retirement Annuity

As per the parliamentary pension scheme

Parliament

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Nothing to disclose

Description of Journey Sponsor

Nothing to disclose

Description of Benefit Source

As per the travel, claims, pension and medical scheme benefits

Parliament

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent Source of Sponsorship

Sponsoring my attendance at a seminar on coalition management inGummersbach, Germany at the International Leadership Academy.

Travel, Accomodation, meals

Friedrich NaumannFoundation

Representing the party and the Annual General Meeting of Liberal International as a delegate in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Travel, Accomodation, delegate fee and meals

Democratic Alliance

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

Name of State Entity Details of Contract and Management thereof Value of Contract Period of Contract

n/a

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

n/a

Value Description Source

It was part of a group booking so any individualised amount is difficult to determine. I would estimate R40 000

I was invited to a year end function as a partner (plus one) on an excursion to the Kruger Game Reserve where my wife received an award. It was sponsored by her company. It was not connected to my role as an MP

Brightrock Insurance

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Residential property co owned with my wife

Bell-Air, CT

950 Square Metres

Public/Private Source

Parliament

The Parliamentary Pension Scheme

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

n/a

Description of Journey Sponsor

A return flight from CT to JHB. A return flight from JHB to Skukuza Airport. Rest was via Land rover.

See above. I was a partner to an event where my wife received an award.

Description of Benefit Source

n/a. Only as per the parliamentary pension and medical scheme

Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

n/a

Type of Business Name of Employer

n/a

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

n/a

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

n/a

Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof Name of State Entity

n/a

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

n/a

Value Description Source

R500

Box tickets for rugby at Newlands

Brightrock

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

n/a

Public/Private Source

Public Private

Parliamentary Pension Retirement Annuity with Sanlam

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

n/a

Description of Journey Sponsor

n/a

Description of Benefit Source

As per members official benefits

Only as per parliamentary pension, PARMED. Nothing outside parliament

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

n/a

Type of Business Name of Employer

n/a

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

n/a

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

n/a

Description of Benefit Source

Only Parliament

Value Description Source

R300.00

Biltong

Afrikanerbond

Source Public/Private

Pension Fund

Public

Parliament

Public

Description Extent Location

Sectional Title House

Residential

Centurion

Description Sponsor

Study Tour to the USA - November 2016

Democratic Alliance

Source

As per pension fund

Description Extent Location

Sectional Title House

850sq.m

Centurion - Johannesburg

Source Public/Private

Parliamentary Pension Fund

Public

Description Extent Location

Sectional title home

+-250sq.m.

Centurion

Source Public/Private

Parmed

Private

Description Sponsor

Overseas seminar in Gummersbach, Germany

Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Source Description Extent

Naumann Foundation

Seminar

+-R30 000.00

Description Extent Location

Sectional title house

+-150sq.m.

Wierda Park

Description Sponsor

Seminar on strategic planning in Germany

Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Description Extent Location

Free standing unit

+-250sq.m.

Centurion