Formerly: National Assembly and Western Cape Provincial Legislature
Ms Schafer was the MEC for Education in the Western Cape. Ms Schafer was born in Pietermaritzburg and completed her secondary education in Cape Town. She obtained a BA degree in English and Psychology from the University of Cape Town and later completed an LLB degree. She practiced law for a period of twelve years prior to starting her political career. Debbie joined the DP in 1999 and served as a ward councillor. She was first elected to Parliament in 2009. Source: DA (http://www.da.org.za).
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Not associated with any constituency offices
None available.
Western Cape
Member at Standing Committee on Infrastructure (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th August 2022
Alternate Member at Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th August 2022
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Local Government Oversight (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th August 2022
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
Member at Standing Committee on Human Settlement (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
from 5th August 2022 until 1st April 2023
Constituency Head at DA Constituency Area: Blaauwberg/D-ville 2 (Constituency Area)
from 1st June 2019 until 15th May 2022
Member of the Executive Committee: Education
from 27th May 2019 until 15th May 2022
Member at Western Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
from 22nd May 2019 until 15th May 2022
171st Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
10th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Western Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Member at Western Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: N2 Greater Philippi (Constituency Area)
until 7th May 2019
Member of the Executive Committee: Education
until 7th May 2019
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: N2 Lagunya (Constituency Area)
from August 2015 until December 2017
Member-elect at Western Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
15th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Western Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: South Peninsula 1 (Constituency Area)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: South Peninsula 1 (Constituency Area)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on Code of Judicial Conduct and Regulations (Ad Hoc Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Fetching the latest messages to Deborah Anne Schäfer …
2022 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (3 of 3 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
67% attendance rate (6 of 9 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
90% attendance rate (9 of 10 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
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.
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.
Ms D Schafer (DA) said it was important to state that the Houses must give reasons if they refused leave. ...
Ms D Schafer (DA) said she had only received the report on the morning of the meeting.
Review of National Assembly Rules: Motion of No Confidence; Chapter 13: Legislative Process
8 Nov 2013
Ms D Schafer (DA) supported the summation of Mr Jeffrey, she however wanted to know how “reasonable time” would not ...
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.
(1) How much does his department plan to spend on (a) advertising, (b) communication and (c) marketing between 1 January ...
(1) In respect of the contract for security services at the Port Alfred magistrates court, (a) from what date in ...
How does he plan to combat the loss of confidence in the criminal justice system witnessed in the recent increase ...
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.
House Chair, the DA supports the ratification of this covenant. However, we do not support the declaration to be made in regard to articles 13 and 14, which provides that ...
House Chair, the DA is very pleased to support the passing of this Bill today.
We still fail to understand the rationale for getting rid of the sexual offence courts ...
What are declaration of interests?
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Household, futniture & personal effects |
Trustee |
Debmar Trust ITG 2846/97 |
Family Trust |
BENEFITS
5 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Magistrates Commission |
Cost of travel, accommodation, car hire |
|
British Airways |
BA miles |
|
SAA |
Voyager miles |
|
Southern Sun Frequent Guest |
Loyalty points - hotels |
|
Starwood Preferred Guest |
Loyalty points - hotels |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Quintillian [50% share] |
Amway Distribution - Network Marketing Business |
|
Member of Schafer Insolvency Administrators CC [50%] |
Dormant CC [Name change - Lawmark Estate |
|
Member - False Bay College Council |
FET College - Receive transport reimbursement |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
City of Cape Town |
2 x Bon Jovi Concert tickets |
+-R1 000 |
|
City of Cape Town |
3 x Justin Bieber Concert tickets |
+-R1 500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 2850 |
952sq.m. |
Swellendam |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Household, Furniture and Personal effects |
Trustee |
Delsmar Trust ITG 2846/97 |
Family Trust |
BENEFITS
5 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Magistrate Commission |
Costs of travel, accommodation and car hire |
|
British Airways |
BA miles |
|
SAA |
Voyager miles |
|
Southern Sun Frequent Guest |
Loyalty points - hotels |
|
Starwood Preferred Guest |
Loyalty points - hotels |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Quintillian [50% share] |
Amway distribution - Network marketing business |
|
Member of MT Schafer Insolvency Administrators CC [50%] |
Delmont CC [Insolvency administrators] |
|
Member of False Bay College Council |
FET College [Receive transport reimbursement per meeting] |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Section 73 [1/2 share] |
61.16sq.m. |
Cape Town |
|
Erf 157 [1/2 share] |
954sq.m. |
Cape Town |
|
Erf 2850 |
952sq.m. |
Swellendam |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
5 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Quintillian [50%] |
Amway distributorship - network marketing business |
|
Administrators CC [50% share] |
CC - Dormant |
|
Council |
FET College - receive transport reimbursement |
|
Quintillian [50% share] |
Amway Distributorship - Network |
|
Council |
FET College [Receive transport reimbursement] |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 2850 |
952sq.m. |
Swellendam |
|
Erf 157 [1/2 share] |
954sq.m. |
Bergvliet, CPT |
|
Section 73 [1/2 share] |
67.16sq.m. |
Strand, CPT |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Personal effects |
Trustee |
Debmar Trust |
Family Trust |
TRAVEL
2 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
semitism - Ottowa, Canada |
SA Jewish Board of Deputies |
|
Airfare, Hotel accommodation and Taxi fare, Conference fee |
SA Jewish Board of Deputies |
BENEFITS
4 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
British Airways |
Executive Club Card - BA miles |
|
SAA |
Voyager miles |
|
Southern Sun Frequent Guests |
Points for staying at Southern sun Hotels |
|
Magistrates Commission |
Cost of travel, accommodation, car hire |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source | Description | Extent |
|---|---|---|
|
SA Jewish Board of Deputies |
Canada |
fee, Taxi fare |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Houshold furniture |
Trustee and beneficiary |
Debmar Trust |
Family Trust |
BENEFITS
3 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Magistrates Commission |
The Justice Dept. pays for travel, accommodation and S&T for meetings in Pretoria |
|
British Airways |
Executive Club Card - BA miles |
|
SAA |
Voyager miles |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Quintillion [50% share] |
Amway distributorship |
|
Member of MT Schafer Involvency Administrators CC [50% share] |
Dormant CC |
|
Member of False Bay College Council |
FET College |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 2850 |
952sq.m. |
Swellendam |
|
Erf 157 [1/2 share] |
954sq.m. |
Bergvliet |