Mr Bergman was born in Gauteng and was educated at King David High School, Linksfield, Johannesburg. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2014 and before that was employed in consultancy work and as a critic.
To read more about Mr Bergman, check out this blog interview about him.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
DA Constituency Area: Alberton
082 4568 636
bergman.darren@gmail.com
Gauteng
Member at Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 13th June 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
68th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
19th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (National Assembly Committees)
from 17th September 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
12nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
45th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
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2022 committee attendance as mp
93% attendance rate (13 of 14 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
92% attendance rate (22 of 24 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
84% attendance rate (21 of 25 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
93% attendance rate (13 of 14 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (21 of 21 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
92% attendance rate (23 of 25 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
91% attendance rate (21 of 23 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
86% attendance rate (30 of 35 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
100% attendance rate (13 of 13 )
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.
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27 May 2022
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What are declaration of interests?
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
|
Nil |
|
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
|
R15000 |
Discount on car Annual upgrades/specials Upgrades/Discounts |
Xtreme Auto Cell C Europcar |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential house |
Johannesburg |
acre |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Public/Private | Source |
|---|---|
|
|
Do not receive |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
Nil |
|
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
|
None |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
|---|---|
|
Upgrades and discounts Annual upgrades Benefits and discounts |
Europcar Cell C Discovery Vitaliy |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Extent | Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Nil |
|
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
|---|---|
|
|
Nil |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
R240000 turnover per year |
Darren Bergman and Associates CC |
Consultancy and trading |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nil currently |
DMC |
Both |
TBA |
CONTRACTS
1 items
| Value of Contract | Period of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
None |
|
|
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
|
|
Nil |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
|
Est R200 Est R500 Est R500 Est R350 Est R500 Est R350 Est R350 Est R500 Est R300 |
Wine Earphone/powerbank Book and medal Book Lunch Lunch Breakfast Braai Lunch |
Ambassador Ukraine Member of public re Covid help Delegation from Uganda Mayor of Bethlehem Chinese Consulate CPT Egyptian Secretary EU Embassy Argentinian Ambassador Delegation from Mozambique |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential house |
Johannesburg |
1487m2 property |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Public/Private | Source |
|---|---|
|
|
None being drawn |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cryptocurrency |
Karatbank/G999 |
6000 |
R20000 |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Morocco – Liberal International conference |
FNS |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
|---|---|
|
Discounts and upgrades Upgrades and service Discounts and benefits |
Europcar Cell-C Discovery/Vitality |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
|
Fully sponsored |
School fees |
Father in law |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
|---|---|
|
|
Nil |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
+- R10000/m |
Darren Bergman and associates CC |
Consultancy and trading |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DMC |
Both |
IT13662/07 |
Nil yet |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
| Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
|
±R1 000.00 |
Pens and book |
British Government |
|
±R1 000.00 |
Gift pack |
Senegal |
|
±R1 000.00 |
Event |
ABSA Jewish Achievers |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential House |
Sunningdale, JNB |
Half acre land |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crypto coins |
Karat Bars KCB |
70 000 |
± R30 000.00 |
TRAVEL
5 items
| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
4 Day trip to the United Kingdom (Flight, hotel and reg. fee) |
Trip to UK |
|
ALN Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco |
FNS + WFD |
|
Israel/Palestine Trip |
SAFI |
|
Conference in Senegal |
LI (FNS+WFD) |
|
Windhoek - Oversight |
Parliament |
BENEFITS
2 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
|---|---|
|
Discounts and upgrades |
Europcar |
|
Gold card |
British Airways |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
|---|---|
|
Consultancy and Trade |
Darren Bergman & Associates CC |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
±R240 000.00 P.A |
Darren Bergman & Associates CC |
Consulting |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DMC |
Both |
|
Nil |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Member CC |
Trading |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Cape Town FC |
Shirt |
/-R800 |
|
Europcar |
Gift Bag |
/-R1000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Residential Property |
Johannesburg |
TRAVEL
4 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
West Sahara |
Crans Montana |
|
Senegal Conference |
ALN |
|
Ghana Conference |
ALN |
|
Namibian oversight |
Parliament |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source |
|---|
|
Europcar |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hon John Steenhuisen |
Trade |
Yes |
Darren Bergman |
TRUSTS
2 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
|
0-0 |
Both |
DMC |
|
Beneficiary |
Wife |
Mothers Estate |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
/-20 000 |
300 |
Curro Holdings |
Ordinary |
TRAVEL
4 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Trip to Brussels (10/10/2016) |
ACP |
|
Trip to Kenya (13/12/2016) |
ACP |
|
Trip to Kenya (20/03/2017) |
ACP |
|
Trip to Anderna (17/05/2017) |
DA |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DA Chief whip Mr J steenhuisen |
Consultancy |
Yes |
Darren Bergman |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
9 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
CORG |
Fitbit Alta |
R1500 |
|
Sun International Nedbank |
Golf day |
/-R500 |
|
Ambassador of Israel |
Gift Pack |
/-R300 |
|
City of Tshwane |
Golf Day |
/-R1000 |
|
Europcar |
BMW i3 Rental |
/-R1000 |
|
Diners Club |
Golf day |
/-R1000 |
|
SAFA |
Shirt |
/-R600 |
|
Marriot Hotels |
NBA Tickets |
/-R1000 |
|
Cricket SA |
Shirt |
R600 |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name Of Trusts |
|---|
|
DMC Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Member 100% |
Darren Bergman and Associates CC |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
14 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
SARU |
Springbok jersey |
+-R600 |
|
Herzlia School |
Pen |
+-R100 |
|
New Zealand Govt. |
Black jacket |
+-R600 |
|
Japan Rugby |
Rugby World Cup tie |
+-R100 |
|
IPU |
Leather bag |
+-R200 |
|
Autopage Cellular |
Note 5 |
+-R15 000 |
|
Pro Shop |
Sun City Shirt |
+-R300 |
|
Palladium Hair |
Haircut |
+-R650 |
|
Chris Hensinger |
German WC Soccer cap/tie |
+-R400 |
|
Irene Webb |
Oil painting portrait |
+-R4 000 |
|
Drymac Clothing |
Cap |
+-R100 |
|
Dr Grootboom |
Book |
+-R100 |
|
Norwood Chabad |
mMonkey shoulder whisky |
+-R400 |
|
Office of Presidency/Cell-C |
Presidential Golf Day |
+-R1 500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential House |
Normal |
sunnydale |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| No | Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
33% |
DMC Trust |
Trust |
|
|
3 900 |
Curro Holdings |
Ordinary |
+-4300c p/s |
|
|
Allan Gray |
Unit Trust |
+-R140 000 |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Parliamentary World Cup Rugby Tour |
DIDATA/Sanlam/Saru |
BENEFITS
3 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Europcar |
VIP discounts and upgrades |
|
Vodacom |
VIP discounts and annual upgrades |
|
Protea & Marriot |
VIP platinum discoutns and upgrades |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
J Steenhuisen |
Consultancy, trading, Corporations and Retail shop |
Yes |
Darren Bergman and Associated CC |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
3 items
| Name | Value | Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
Maystone Health |
+-R5 000 p/a |
Consulting |
|
Octagon Finance |
+-R20 000 p/a |
Consulting |
|
SMC Insights |
None this year |
Consulting |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
|
Testementry Trust |
Both |
DMC |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Darren Bergman |
Consultancy |
|
Kitty Properties CC |
Property owning |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
9 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Diners Club |
Diners Club Golf Day |
+-R1 000 |
|
SAFA |
Bag, shirt, pen |
+-R100 |
|
Beyond Platinum |
Golf Day |
+-R5 000 |
|
Erica Platter |
Cook book |
+-R300 |
|
Amb. of Israel |
Gift pack |
+-R100 |
|
Sun International |
Free rooms [6 nights] |
+-R10 000 |
|
Autopage |
Gear S watch |
+-R1 500 |
|
|
Europ Car, Sun Internatonal |
|
|
Buccleuch Temple |
Shirt |
-R300 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Description | Location | Extent |
|---|---|---|
|
Flat |
JHB |
|
|
Flat |
JHB |
|
|
House |
Sunningdale |
Normal |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
|
R95 000 |
Allan Gray |
Unit Trust |
|
R400 000 |
Discovery |
Unit Trust |
|
R20 000 |
Sanlam |
RA |
|
R20 000 |
Discovery |
RA |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Trip to Middle East: Israel, Palestine |
SAIF |
BENEFITS
4 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Autopage |
Discounts & upgrades |
|
Prokard |
Discounts, free rooms, upgrades |
|
Europ Car, Sun International |
Discounts, free rooms, upgrades |
|
Discovery Vitality |
Petrol discounts, gym |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source | Description | Extent |
|---|---|---|
|
466/64 Brand Id |
Golf shirts |
+-R2 000 p/a |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DJ Stubbe |
Consultancy |
Yes |
Darren Bergman |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
3 items
| Name | Value | Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
Darren Bergman |
+-R20 000 |
Consult strategic |
|
Darren Bergman |
+-R60 000 |
Financial |
|
Darren Bergman 7 Associates |
+-R5 000 |
Consumer Productivity |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
|---|---|---|
|
Both |
DMC |
Intervivos Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Kitty Properties CC |
Property Ownership |
|
Darren Bergman & Associates |
Strategic Consulting |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
DSTV Night of the Stars |
DSTV Walka Carol Boyes remote control |
R600 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Location |
|---|---|
|
Flat [33%] |
Johannesburg CBD |
|
Flat [33% share] |
Johannesburg CBD |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
|
R80 000 |
Allan Gray |
Unit Trust |
|
R500 000 |
Discovery Investment |
Unit Trust |
BENEFITS
5 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prokard Platinum |
Discounts + free rooms |
|
Autopage VIP |
Discounts + Annual upgrades |
|
Europcar |
Free upgrades |
|
Sun International MVG |
Free rooms + discounts |
|
Discovery Vitality |
Flights, gym, petrol discounts |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DT George |
Financial Brokerage |
Yes |
Maystone Wealth SA |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
2 items
| Name | Value | Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
Maystone Wealth |
+-R180 000 p/a |
Brokerage |
|
Darren Bergman |
+-R10 000 p/a |
Strategic consulting |