Mr Andrew Grant Whitfield

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature

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About Andrew Grant Whitfield

Current positions:

Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 1st September 2022

Member at Portfolio Committee on Police (National Assembly Committees)

since 27th June 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 22nd May 2019

Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)

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Former positions:

7th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Eastern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)

until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Tourism (National Assembly Committees)

from 20th June 2014 until 6th August 2016

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 6th August 2016

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Eastern Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

6th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

50th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Eastern Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 committee attendance as mp

29% attendance rate (2 of 7 )

2023 committee attendance as mp

74% attendance rate (26 of 35 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (31 of 38 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

63% attendance rate (19 of 30 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (23 of 28 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

75% attendance rate (18 of 24 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 1 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

100% attendance rate (2 of 2 )

Attendance Methodology

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.

Recent meetings attended:

Police

DNA Board & DPCI Judge 2022/23 Annual Reports

21 Feb 2024

Police

Interaction with Provincial Police Commissioners for the Free State, North West, and Northern Cape; SONA implications for policing 2024

14 Feb 2024

Police

IPID A/B: Finalisation; Q2 Crime Stats 2023/24 deliberations; SAPS Addendum to 2023/24 APP; Draft Committee Legacy Report; with Deputy Minister

29 Nov 2023

Police

IPID A/Bill: consideration; Department responses emanating from Annual Report briefings; with Deputy Minister

22 Nov 2023

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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.

Responses from Provincial Commissioners; Outcome of Safer Festive Season Operations

28 Feb 2024

A letter from Mr A Whitfield (DA) prompted discussion on recent court judgments regarding police service execution of constitutional mandates, ...

IPID A/B: Committee Report; Draft Committee Legacy Report; SAPS Addendum to 2023/24 APP; Q2 Crime Stats 2023/24 deliberations

29 Nov 2023

Mr A Whitfield (DA) raised questions and concerns regarding the rise in crime during the festive season, particularly in the ...

Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill: consideration; Department responses emanating from the Annual Report briefings

22 Nov 2023

Mr A Whitfield (DA) clarified that there had been no decision to present a legal opinion. Although Mr B Golding ...

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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.

Questions asked to the Minister of Police

17 Apr 2024

(1) What total number of (a) D1 -Adult Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits and (b) D7-Paediatric Sexual Assault Evidence Collection ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Police

8 Apr 2024

(1) With reference to the alleged police negligence and misconduct recently reported to have occurred in and around Kat-Kop in ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Police

8 Apr 2024

​ (1) With reference to the current state of policing in Kat-Kop and Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape, what ...

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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.

DA CONGRATULATES WESTERN CAPE PREMIER FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF 500 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN (Member's Statement)

25 Feb 2020

Hon House Chairperson, the DA congratulates Premier Alan Winde and his team on the groundbreaking provincial safety plan and the deployment of the first 500, out of 3000 law enforcement ...

- FIREARMS AMNESTY DECLARATION

21 Nov 2019

Hon Chairperson, this notice to declare a Firearm Amnesty will not deter criminals from killing innocent people, and it will not reduce gun related matters in South Africa. The Minister ...

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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

1621m2

WalmerPort Elizabeth

Freehold Residential

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R46 000

Included instatement

Ninety One

Investment

R 57 000.00

Included instatement

Ninety One

Tax Free Savings Account

$ 75 000.00

Included instatement

Wealthport

OffshoreInvestement

R 231 000.00

Included instatement

Wealthport

Retirement Annuity

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

Nothing to disclose

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

1621m2

WalmerPort Elizabeth

Freehold Residential

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R80,000

Included instatement

Ninety One

Investment

R 32 000.00

Included instatement

Ninety One

Tax Free Savings Account

$ 67 000.00

Included instatement

Wealthport

OffshoreInvestement

R 200 000.00

Included instatement

Wealthport

Retirement Annuity

Sponsor Description of Journey

South African Israel Foundation

R 180 000.00

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Nothing to disclose

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

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

n/a

n/a

Source Description Value

n/a

n/a

n/a

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

1621m2

PORT ELIZABETH

RESIDENTIAL (HOUSE)

Source Public/Private

n/a

n/a

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R 70,384.99 R 201,668.49 $ 58,591.00

(incl. in statements)

NINETY ONE WEALTHPORT RA WEALTHPORT

INVESTMENT RET. ANNUITY INVESTMENT

Sponsor Description of Journey

n/a

n/a

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship Extent

n/a

n/a

n/a

Name of Employer Type of Business

n/a

n/a

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

n/a

n/a

n/a

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

TMP1840

Beneficiary

Albert Whitfield Family Trust

R750,000.00

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

N/A

N/A

Source Description Value

N/A

N/A

N/A

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

1621m2

PORT ELIZABETH

RESIDENTIAL (HOUSE)

Source Public/Private

N/A

N/A

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

R 43,000 R 165,000 $ 52,000

(incl. in statements)

NINETY ONE WEALTHPORT RA WEALTHPORT

INVESTMENT RET. ANNUITY INVESTMENT

Sponsor Description of Journey

N/A

N/A

Source Description of Benefit

N/A

N/A

Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent

N/A

N/A

N/A

Name of Employer Type of Business

N/A

N/A

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

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

NONE

TMP1840

BENEFICIARY

ALBERT WHITFIELD FAMILY TRUST

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

Unknown

Unknown

Albert Whitfield Family Trust

Beneficiary

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

None

Beneficiary

Albert Whitfield Family Trust

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

Port Elizabeth

Residential Property

Name of Company Nature

Investec

Linked Product Investment R2 500 p/m

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts

None

Discretionary trust beneficiary

Albert Whitfield Family Trust

Description Location

Residential [to let]

Central PE

Primary residence

Walmer, PE

Nominal Value Name of Company Nature

R2 500 p/m

Investec

Linked product investment

Details Of Benefits Trustee/Beneficiary Name Of Trusts

None

Discretionary Trust Beneficiary

Albert Whitfield Family Trust

Source Description Value

Rhodes Unvirsity Business School

Bronze paper weight

Unknown

Description Location

Residential property - let to tenant Central, PE

Residential property

Walmer, PE

Description Extent Location

House

3 Bedroomed

Port Elizabeth