Dr Dion George

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: National Council of Provinces

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About Dion George

Dr George attended Wits University. After completing his undergraduate degree and compulsory national service, he entered the financial services industry where he built his career. During this time he was also a community activist - this later prompted his political career. He further acquired a BA (Hons), MBA (Wits) and DBL (Economics) degrees and an Advanced Certificate in Municipal Governance. His MBA research report received the Investec Securities Prize for the Best Research in the field of investments. He joined the Democratic Party in 1995 and, in 2005, was elected chairman of the DA branch in Sandown, Sandton. Read more here

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 committee attendance as mp

88% attendance rate (14 of 16 )

2023 committee attendance as mp

83% attendance rate (43 of 52 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

84% attendance rate (47 of 56 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

95% attendance rate (37 of 39 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

83% attendance rate (43 of 52 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

76% attendance rate (31 of 41 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

43% attendance rate (3 of 7 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

48% attendance rate (14 of 29 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

67% attendance rate (18 of 27 )

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:

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.

Dr D George (DA) asked at what point the Committee could have a discussion on the items. The recommendation to ...

Dr D George (DA) voted in favour of the adoption of the motion of desirability, and was seconded by Ms ...

The Chairperson said the purpose of the meeting was to get a response from Dr D George (DA) on the ...

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.

With reference to the 2024-25 financial year, as per Budget Vote 18, what are the itemised details for each of ...

Whether, with the expectation of the additional roles being created within Programme 2 of the National Health Insurance over the ...

(1)Whether, in light of the statement on the Government’s official news site regarding the participation of the Republic in the ...

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.

Hon Deputy Speaker, in February, the Minister will tell us what government is going to do ...

... to avert the plunge of our economy over the fiscal cliff. That is the point at which all of

government revenue is spent on the public sector wage bill, ...

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

Nothing to disclose

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

135m2

Sea PointCape TownWestern Cape

Residential

Source Public/Private

Alexander Forbes

Private

Stanley Gibbons

Private

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R120 000

Unit Trust

Chrome Wealth

Investment

R100 000

Unit Trust

Alexander Forbes

RetirementInvestment

R750 000

Unit Trust

Chrome Wealth

RetirementInvestment

Sponsor Description of Journey

Nothing to disclose

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Fiscal Private Client Services

Financial Services

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

Nothing to disclose

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

117m2

Sea PointCape TownWestern Cape

Residential

Source Public/Private

Alexander Forbes

Private

Stanley Gibbons

Private

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R100 000

Unit Trust

Chrome Wealth

Tax Free Savings

R75 000

Unit Trust

Alexander Forbes

Retirement Annuity

Unit Trust

Chrome Wealth

Retirement AnnuitiesR600 000

Sponsor Description of Journey

Nothing to disclose

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Fiscal Private Client Services

Financial Services

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

NIL

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

NIL

Source Description Value

NIL

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

117M2

SEA POINT

SECTIONAL TITLE

Source Public/Private

STANLEY GIBBONS ALEXANDER FORBES

PRIVATE PRIVATE

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R100 000 R600 000

UNIT TRUST UNIT TRUST

CHROME WEALTH CHROME WEALTH

TAX FREE SAVINGS RETIREMENT ANNUITIES

Sponsor Description of Journey

NIL

Source Description of Benefit

NIL

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship Extent

NIL

Name of Employer Type of Business

FISCAL PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICE

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

NIL

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

NIL

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

NONE

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

NONE

Source Description Value

NONE

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

137 square metres

SEA POINT

APARTMENT

Source Public/Private

ALEXANDER FORBES STANLEY GIBBONS

PRIVATE PRIVATE

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R 5 500 000 R320 000 R275 000

Alexander Forbes Living Annuity South African Retirement Annuity South African Retirement Annuity

Unit Trusts Unit Trusts Unit Trusts

R70 000

South African Tax Free Savings

Unit Trust

Sponsor Description of Journey

NONE

Source Description of Benefit

NONE

Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent

NONE

Name of Employer Type of Business

FISCAL PRIVATE CLIENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

NONE

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

NONE

Source Public/Private

Stanley Gibson

Private

Alexander Forbes

Private

Name of Employer Type of Business

Fiscal Private Client Services

Financial Services

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

137m²

Sea Point

Sectional Title Apartment

60m²

Table View

Sectional Title Town House

Source Description

Alexander Forbes

Living annuity

Description Extent Location

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sea Point

Sectional title

55sq.m.

Tableview

Description Extent Location

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sandhurst

Sectional Title

129sq.m.

Sea Point

Sectional title

55sq.m.

Tableview

Description Extent Location

Sectional title

55sq.m.

Tableview

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sandhurst

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sea Point

Description Extent Location

Sectional title

55sq.m.

Tableview

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sandhurst

Sectional title

129sq.m.

Sea Point

Description Extent Location

Sectional Title

129sq.m.

Sandhurst

Sectional Title

129sq.m.

Sea Point

Sectional Title

55sq.m.

Table View

Description Extent Location

Sectional Title

119 sq.m.

Sandhurst

Sectional title

117 sq.m.

Sea Point

Sectional Title

55 sq.m.

Table View