Formerly: National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
Mr Watson matriculated in 1962 and went on to further his studies in commerce and management and worked at the maize board until 1965. Mr Watson's political career began in 1965 as a member of the National Party.He served at local government level in Mpumalanga for many years and on several different councils. He joined the DA in 2000 and went on to hold several high profile positions in the Mpumalanga Provincial structures, including Provincial Director. Mr Watson was first elected to parliament in 2000 and then again in 2004 as a permanent delegate to the NCOP for the Mpumalanga Province where he was appointed DA Leader in the NCOP. He sits on the NCOP Select Committees on Land, Agriculture, Water Affairs, Nature Conservation, Tourism and Public services. Mr Watson was re-appointed as DA Leader in the NCOP on his re-election to Parliament in 2009. He has a love of languages and speaks many fluently including isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sesotho, Ndebele, siSwati and Setswana. He loves nature conservation, travel and outdoor living. Source: www.da.org.za/our_people
Armiston Watson's plenary attendance record for Feb-Apr 2013 and 2012.
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Chief Whip of the Opposition at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 9th November 2011 until 6th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 8th November 2011 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Emalahleni, Thembisile, Chris Hani and Dr JS Moroka (Constituency Area)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Rules of the National Assembly (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs (NCOP Committees)
until 21st April 2014
Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 7th May 2009 until 7th November 2011
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The Chairperson called on the Secretary to the National Assembly, Mr Masibulele Xaso, to read the apologies which had been ...
Mr A Watson (DA) said it was unacceptable as the complaint had been that for a long time the reports ...
Mr A Watson (DA) agreed with Mr Mdakane that both proposals were indeed very similar. He said for the process ...
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14 Mar 2014
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14 Mar 2014
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14 Mar 2014
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15 Jul 2014
Chairperson, the comment made by that hon member is sexist and offensive. It has no place in this debate. [Interjections.] We have had rulings before in the House regarding references ...
15 Jul 2014
Chairperson, on a point of order: I rise on Rule 63, which says that no member of the House shall use offensive or unbecoming language. [Interjections.] House Chairperson, I submit ...
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PENSIONS
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Momentum |
Private |
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Momentum |
Private |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
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Government of Taiwan |
1 Vase plus Miscellaneous small items |
+-R1 500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Portion 121 - Mooiplaats 367 JR |
8,6ha Farmland with 400sq.m. house outbuildings |
Cullinun |
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Flat |
2 Bedrooms +- 80sq.m. |
Mbombela, Mpumalanga |
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Momentum |
Private |
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Momentum |
Private |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Portion 121 |
8,6ha Farm land with 400sq.m. House Outbuildings |
Cullinan |
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Urban flat |
2 Bedroom |
Mpumalanga |
PENSIONS
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Momentum |
Private |
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Momentum |
Private |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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P121, Mooiplaats 367 Jr |
dwelling |
District Cullinan |
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Unit 32 |
2 Bedroom flat |
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga |
PENSIONS
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Momentum |
Private |
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Momentum |
Ex POBF |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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Flat |
70sq.m. |
Nelspruit |
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Home |
8,6ha |
Mooiplaats |