Member of the National Assembly
Formerly: Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
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Andrew Grant Whitfield (born 24 November 1982) was the DA's Shadow Minister of Police. He has been a Member of the National Assembly for the Democratic Alliance since 2019 and previously from 2014 to 2016. Having served as the provincial chairman of the DA in the Eastern Cape from 2017 to 2023, he is currently the provincial leader of the party and the leader of the party's Tsitsi-Kouga Constituency. Whitfield had previously served on the Nelson Mandela Bay city council and in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature.
Whitfield joined the Democratic Alliance and was elected to the Nelson Mandela Bay city council in 2011. After the general election in May 2014, he was sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly. The following month, he was assigned to the Portfolio Committee on Tourism.
After the 2016 municipal elections, Whitfield returned to the Nelson Mandela Bay council as the DA became the largest party. Whitfield was appointed as the member of the mayoral committee (MMC) responsible for the economic development, tourism and agriculture portfolio. On 6 May 2017, Whitfield was elected as the provincial chairperson of the DA in the Eastern Cape.
In June 2018, the DA redeployed Whitfield to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. He returned to the National Assembly following the May 2019 general election. In June 2019, he was appointed as Shadow Minister of Police and as the leader of the DA's Tsitsi-Kouga Constituency.
In August 2020, he was re-elected unopposed as provincial chairperson of the DA.
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Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition at National Executive (Executive)
since 30th June 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 14th June 2024
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 1st September 2022 until 28th May 2024
Member at Portfolio Committee on Police (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 28th May 2024
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Eastern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
7th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National 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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2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 0 meetings
2024 (6th Parliament) committee attendance as mp
29% attendance rate (2 of 7 )
2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 4 meetings
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
100% attendance rate (2 of 2 )
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Questions asked to the Minister of Police
30 Apr 2024
(1) What total number of staff are actually employed versus the ideal number that should be employed at each 10111 ...
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
With reference to the special remission programme and the release of 15 000 inmates, (a) what total number of the ...
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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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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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1621m2 |
WalmerPort Elizabeth |
Freehold Residential |
PENSIONS
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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R46 000 |
Included instatement |
Ninety One |
Investment |
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R 57 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Ninety One |
Tax Free Savings Account |
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$ 75 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Wealthport |
OffshoreInvestement |
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R 231 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Wealthport |
Retirement Annuity |
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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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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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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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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1621m2 |
WalmerPort Elizabeth |
Freehold Residential |
PENSIONS
1 items
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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R80,000 |
Included instatement |
Ninety One |
Investment |
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R 32 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Ninety One |
Tax Free Savings Account |
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$ 67 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Wealthport |
OffshoreInvestement |
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R 200 000.00 |
Included instatement |
Wealthport |
Retirement Annuity |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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South African Israel Foundation |
R 180 000.00 |
BENEFITS
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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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
1 items
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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n/a |
n/a |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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1621m2 |
PORT ELIZABETH |
RESIDENTIAL (HOUSE) |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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n/a |
n/a |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R 70,384.99 R 201,668.49 $ 58,591.00 |
(incl. in statements) |
NINETY ONE WEALTHPORT RA WEALTHPORT |
INVESTMENT RET. ANNUITY INVESTMENT |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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n/a |
n/a |
SPONSORSHIPS
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| Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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n/a |
n/a |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
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TMP1840 |
Beneficiary |
Albert Whitfield Family Trust |
R750,000.00 |
CONTRACTS
1 items
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
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N/A |
N/A |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
|
1621m2 |
PORT ELIZABETH |
RESIDENTIAL (HOUSE) |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R 43,000 R 165,000 $ 52,000 |
(incl. in statements) |
NINETY ONE WEALTHPORT RA WEALTHPORT |
INVESTMENT RET. ANNUITY INVESTMENT |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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N/A |
N/A |
BENEFITS
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N/A |
N/A |
SPONSORSHIPS
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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N/A |
N/A |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
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NONE |
TMP1840 |
BENEFICIARY |
ALBERT WHITFIELD FAMILY TRUST |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Unknown |
Unknown |
Albert Whitfield Family Trust |
Beneficiary |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
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None |
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Beneficiary |
Albert Whitfield Family Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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Port Elizabeth |
Residential Property |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|
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Investec |
Linked Product Investment R2 500 p/m |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
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None |
Discretionary trust beneficiary |
Albert Whitfield Family Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Location |
|---|---|
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Residential [to let] |
Central PE |
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Primary residence |
Walmer, PE |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
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R2 500 p/m |
Investec |
Linked product investment |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
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None |
Discretionary Trust Beneficiary |
Albert Whitfield Family Trust |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Rhodes Unvirsity Business School |
Bronze paper weight |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Location |
|---|---|
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Residential property - let to tenant Central, PE |
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Residential property |
Walmer, PE |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
3 Bedroomed |
Port Elizabeth |