Mr John Henry Steenhuisen

Member of the National Assembly

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About John Henry Steenhuisen

Mr Steenhuisen (born 25 March 1976) serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. He also previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature.

Mr Steenhuisen was born in Durban and attended Northwood Boys High School.

Mr Steenhuisen was elected to the then Durban City Council in 1999 at the age of 22 making him one of the youngest councillors in the city's history. In 2006 he was elected caucus leader of the Democratic Alliance's official opposition as a member of the eThekwini Municipal Council and served on its Executive Council.

He represented Durban North in the eThekwini Municipal Council, and its predecessor Durban City Council, for 10 years until being elected to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in the 2009 general election. He was subsequently elected provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal during the party's 2009 Provincial Congress until 18 October 2010. Mr Steenhuisen continued to serve as an MPL and DA caucus leader until his move to the National Assembly in July 2011.

Political party:

Democratic Alliance (DA)

Email

Constituency Offices

Not associated with any constituency offices

Contact Numbers:

083 657 3864

021 403 2899

021 403 2379

Current positions:

Leader of the Opposition at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 28th October 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 22nd May 2019

Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)

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Former positions:

Member at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)

from 27th June 2019 until 12th November 2019

Alternate Member at Powers and Privileges of Parliament (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 17th September 2019 until 25th October 2019

Member at Rules of the National Assembly (National Assembly Committees)

from 6th June 2019 until 25th October 2019

Chief Whip of the Opposition at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 24th May 2019 until 25th October 2019

8th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: iLembe (Constituency Area)

from 22nd May 2019 until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the Powers and Privileges Act (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 26th May 2016 until 7th May 2019

Member at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)

from 26th April 2016 until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Ad Hoc Committee on Police Minister's Report on Nkandla (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 25th June 2015 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)

from 16th March 2015 until 25th March 2015

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

6th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

52nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: ETH Middle Durban (Constituency Area)

from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 19th July 2011 until 6th May 2014

Member at Standing Committee on Auditor General (National Assembly Committees)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (National Assembly Committees)

until 6th May 2014

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: ETH Middle Durban (Constituency Area)

until 6th May 2014

Member at AdHoc Committee on 1913 Land Act (Ad Hoc Committees)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works (National Assembly Committees)

until 6th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2021 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 4 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

0% attendance rate (0 of 2 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

79% attendance rate (15 of 19 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

73% attendance rate (11 of 15 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

91% attendance rate (21 of 23 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

67% attendance rate (12 of 18 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

86% attendance rate (6 of 7 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

0% attendance rate (0 of 1 )

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:

Rules of the National Assembly

SubCommittee: NA rules for removal of Chapter 9 office-bearers recommendation & other amendments

8 Nov 2019

Rules of the National Assembly

SubCommittee: NA rules for removal of Chapter 9 office-bearers & other matters referred by the Rules Committee

18 Oct 2019

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament

Outcome of PSC Inquiry report on death of Mr L Garane; Office on Institutions Supporting Democracy on their mandate and functions

9 Oct 2019

Rules of the National Assembly

NA rules for removal of Chapter 9 office-bearers; Proposed Amendments: Members’ Statements & Motions without Notice

20 Sep 2019

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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.

Mechanism to monitor delayed responses to Questions; Section 194 Inquiry Update; Rules for Electing Speaker

13 Aug 2021

The Acting Speaker said that the Committee was trying to do – in terms of increasing the level of focused ...

Matters referred by the Rules Committee consideration

8 Nov 2019

Mr Q Dyantyi (ANC) proposed adopting the minutes and this was seconded by Mr J Steenhuisen (DA).

SubCommittee: NA rules for removal of Chapter 9 office-bearers & other matters referred by the Rules Committee

18 Oct 2019

The agenda was moved by Mr J Steenhuisen (DA) and seconded by Mr Q Dyantyi (ANC).

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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 Justice and Correctional Services

7 Dec 2021

(1)Whether he has found that the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Arthur Fraser, complied with all the requirements and ...

Questions asked to the President of the Republic

15 Sep 2021

With reference to his address to the nation on 16 July 2021, wherein he characterised the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and ...

Questions asked to the President of the Republic

15 Sep 2021

Whether he has found that the popular insurrection was instigated by certain persons and/or factions of the African National Congress; ...

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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.

NEW CHIEF WHIP OF THE OPPOSITION (Announcement)

31 Oct 2019

Deputy Speaker ...

NEW CHIEF WHIP OF THE OPPOSITION (Announcement)

31 Oct 2019

Deputy Speaker ...

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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.
Value of Contract Period of Contract Details of Contract and Management thereof Name of State Entity

None

None

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None

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

None

None

Value Description Source

None

None

None

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

None

None

None

Public/Private Source

None

None

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

None

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Description of Journey Sponsor

None

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Description of Benefit Source

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Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

None

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Type of Business Name of Employer

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Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation Type of Business Activity

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Name of Trust Trustee/Beneficiary Registration Number Details of all benefits derived

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Value Description Source

±R2 500.00

Whiskey – Jonny Walker Black Laber

Taiwan Consulate

Unknown

Beaded Rhino

U.S. Consulate

Unknown

Lunch

German Embassy

±R19 000.00

Laptop

Mr. K Dilip

Unknown

Cigars and Coffee

Cuban Foreign Service

Unknown

Dragons Fruit (Box)

Taiwanese Consulate

Description of Benefit Source

Lounge Access Card

British Airways

Platinum Membership Card

Europcar

Platinum Membership Card

SAA

Type of Business Name of Employer

Asset Management

North Star

Value of any Benefits derived Name of Organisation Type of Business Activity

Based on consultancy work done.

North Star

Asset Management

Source Description Value

S.M Ikin

Leather Wallet

/- R3000.00

Northstar Asset Management (Breakaway)

Accommodation

/-R2500.00

Sulabh International NGO(Non Governmental Organisation)

Apple watch

/-R4000.00

Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation)

Books on Gandhi/Medi

/-R1200.00

Menlyn Boutique Hotel

Accommodation

/-R2500.00

Mr C M Ramaphosa

Cigar (Cuba)

Unknown

Source Public/Private

Public Office bearers Pension Fund

Public

Description Sponsor

Trip to Delhi and Mumbai to look at Sanitation projects as well as skills development programmes

Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation)

Source Description Extent

Sulabh International (NGO)

Flights and Accommodation

Unknown

Type of Business Approved Employer

Asset Manager

Yes

Northstar Asset Management

Name Activity

Northstar Asset Management

Asset Manager

Source Public/Private

Member of the Public Office Bearers Pension fund

Public

Source Description Value

S.M Ikin

Cigars(Cuban)

/- R2000

Northstar Asset Management

Accommodation

/-R2500

Name of Whip Type of Business Approved Employer

Mr M Waters

Consultancy to Asset management Firm

Yes

Northstar Asset Management

Name Activity

Northstar Asset Management

Asset Management

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R3 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary

R3 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary

Source Description Value

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R2 000

Canadian Parliamentary Delegation

Silver bear ornament

+-R1 000

Mr Tim Brauteseth, MP

Cuban cigars

+-R400

Mr Michael Bagraim, MP

Parker Pen

+-R500

Uzwelo Bags

Laptop bag

+-R300

Nolands Inc.

Sunglasses, Sweets, Keyring

+-R300

Source Public/Private

Public Office Bearers Pension Fund

Public

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2,793

27 000

Chemspec

Ordinary

Source Description Value

Mr Dov Fedler

Paperweight

Mr D Stubbe

Cigars [Cuban]

R400

Mr GR Davis

Tie

R200

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R800

Mr & Mrs Faber

Cigars

R400

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R15 000

7 500

Chemspec

Ordinary shares

Spillane Educational Trust

Member

Source Description Value

S.A.B.

Box tickets

R300

Gold Circle Racing

Durban July tickets

R2 000

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R10 000

27 937

Chemspec

Ordinary

Description Sponsor

Hospitality, flight to Mochaba Camp, Botswana

R Collins

Source Description Value

SA Breweries

Box tickets

R400

Gold Circle

Durban July tickets

R1 000

R Collins

Botswana Accommodation

R5 000

No Nature

4 800

Shares

Description Sponsor

Flight to and from George to Cape Town for brewery tour

SAB

Source Description Value

SA Breweries

SAB Tour - Accommodation

R6 000

SA Breweries

Polo travel bag

R3 000

Gold Circle

Durban July tickets

R1 000

SA Breweries

Box tickets

R400

Outdoor Network

Box tickets

R400

Source Description Value

Gild Circle Racing

Enclosure

R1 500