Mr David William Bryant

Member of the National Assembly

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David William Bryant

About David William Bryant

Mr Bryant holds a BA degree in Media Studies from University of Cape Town. He also fulfilled five short university courses on economics and planning.

On 1 June 2009, Bryant was sworn in as a proportional representation councillor in the City of Cape Town representing the Democratic Alliance. He was elected as the ward councillor for ward 77 in May 2011. In August 2016, he was elected as the ward councillor for the newly created ward 115.

On 3 September 2020, Bryant was sworn in as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa. He succeeded Thandi Mpambo-Sibhukwana, who had passed away in June.

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

14th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Western Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

61st Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2022 committee attendance as mp

97% attendance rate (31 of 32 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (31 of 34 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

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:

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

National Veld and Forest Fire A/B: process to extend scope, Department response to public submissions and report on provincial public hearings

22 Nov 2022

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

National Forest and Veld Fire Amendment Bill: DFFE response to public submissions; with Deputy Minister

1 Nov 2022

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Climate Change Bill: public hearings; COP 27 prep

28 Oct 2022

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Land invasions at “Knoflokskraal” site in the Grabouw plantation: follow up engagement; with Ministers

25 Oct 2022

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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.

National Forest and Veld Fire Amendment Bill: DFFE response to public submissions

1 Nov 2022

Mr D Bryant (DA) agreed with the points raised by Ms Mchunu, Ms Weber and Ms Phillips.

Climate Change Bill: public hearings; Preparations for UNFCCC COP27

28 Oct 2022

Mr D Bryant (DA) asked Prof Winkler for recommendations about reviewing and enhancing the role of the Presidential Climate Commission ...

Land invasions at “Knoflokskraal” site in the Grabouw plantation: follow up engagement

25 Oct 2022

Mr D Bryant (DA) said that DPWI and DFFE had been put in a very difficult position. Human beings living ...

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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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

18 Nov 2022

(1) Following the commitment by a certain person (name furnished) to the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

8 Sep 2022

(1) Whether, in light of the number of buildings that were previously used as fishing facilities in the Hout Bay ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

8 Sep 2022

(1) Whether her department will construct additional launch areas for local small-scale fisheries who are facing serious challenges when launching ...

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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.

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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.
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