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.
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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)
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
Fetching the latest messages to John Henry Steenhuisen …
2022 committee attendance as mp
0% attendance rate (0 of 1 )
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 )
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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13 Aug 2021
The Acting Speaker said that the Committee was trying to do – in terms of increasing the level of focused ...
Mr Q Dyantyi (ANC) proposed adopting the minutes and this was seconded by Mr J Steenhuisen (DA).
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Questions asked to the President of the Republic
24 Jun 2022
(1) Whether, with regard to the allegations against him in the affidavit by the former Director-General of the State Security ...
Questions asked to the President of the Republic
24 Jun 2022
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CONTRACTS
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Value | Description | Source |
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+/- 500 |
Lunch |
Taiwanese government |
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+/- 400 |
Orchid Plant |
Taiwanese government |
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Unknown |
Hotel Accom. Somaliland |
Brenthurst Foundation |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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PENSIONS
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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TRAVEL
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Airplane tickets - Part of delegation to monitor Somaliland election. |
Brenthurst Foundation |
BENEFITS
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N/A |
SPONSORSHIPS
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
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N/A |
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CONTRACTS
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| Value of Contract | Period of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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None |
None |
None |
None |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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None |
None |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Value | Description | Source |
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None |
None |
None |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
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None |
None |
None |
PENSIONS
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None |
None |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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None |
None |
None |
None |
TRAVEL
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None |
None |
BENEFITS
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None |
None |
SPONSORSHIPS
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None |
None |
None |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
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None |
None |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
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None |
None |
None |
TRUSTS
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None |
None |
None |
None |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
6 items
| Value | Description | Source |
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±R2 500.00 |
Whiskey – Jonny Walker Black Laber |
Taiwan Consulate |
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Unknown |
Beaded Rhino |
U.S. Consulate |
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Unknown |
Lunch |
German Embassy |
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±R19 000.00 |
Laptop |
Mr. K Dilip |
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Unknown |
Cigars and Coffee |
Cuban Foreign Service |
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Unknown |
Dragons Fruit (Box) |
Taiwanese Consulate |
BENEFITS
3 items
| Description of Benefit | Source |
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Lounge Access Card |
British Airways |
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Platinum Membership Card |
Europcar |
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Platinum Membership Card |
SAA |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
|---|---|
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Asset Management |
North Star |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
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Based on consultancy work done. |
North Star |
Asset Management |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
6 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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S.M Ikin |
Leather Wallet |
/- R3000.00 |
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Northstar Asset Management (Breakaway) |
Accommodation |
/-R2500.00 |
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Sulabh International NGO(Non Governmental Organisation) |
Apple watch |
/-R4000.00 |
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Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) |
Books on Gandhi/Medi |
/-R1200.00 |
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Menlyn Boutique Hotel |
Accommodation |
/-R2500.00 |
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Mr C M Ramaphosa |
Cigar (Cuba) |
Unknown |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Public Office bearers Pension Fund |
Public |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Trip to Delhi and Mumbai to look at Sanitation projects as well as skills development programmes |
Sulabh International NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source | Description | Extent |
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Sulabh International (NGO) |
Flights and Accommodation |
Unknown |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
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Asset Manager |
Yes |
Northstar Asset Management |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Name | Activity |
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Northstar Asset Management |
Asset Manager |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Member of the Public Office Bearers Pension fund |
Public |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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S.M Ikin |
Cigars(Cuban) |
/- R2000 |
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Northstar Asset Management |
Accommodation |
/-R2500 |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mr M Waters |
Consultancy to Asset management Firm |
Yes |
Northstar Asset Management |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Name | Activity |
|---|---|
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Northstar Asset Management |
Asset Management |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Public Office Bearers Pension Fund |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R3 000 |
7 500 |
Chemspec |
Ordinary |
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R3 000 |
7 500 |
Chemspec |
Ordinary |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
6 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Gold Circle Racing |
Durban July tickets |
R2 000 |
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Canadian Parliamentary Delegation |
Silver bear ornament |
+-R1 000 |
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Mr Tim Brauteseth, MP |
Cuban cigars |
+-R400 |
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Mr Michael Bagraim, MP |
Parker Pen |
+-R500 |
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Uzwelo Bags |
Laptop bag |
+-R300 |
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Nolands Inc. |
Sunglasses, Sweets, Keyring |
+-R300 |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Public Office Bearers Pension Fund |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
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R2,793 |
27 000 |
Chemspec |
Ordinary |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
5 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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Mr Dov Fedler |
Paperweight |
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Mr D Stubbe |
Cigars [Cuban] |
R400 |
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Mr GR Davis |
Tie |
R200 |
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Gold Circle Racing |
Durban July tickets |
R800 |
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Mr & Mrs Faber |
Cigars |
R400 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
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R15 000 |
7 500 |
Chemspec |
Ordinary shares |
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Spillane Educational Trust |
Member |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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S.A.B. |
Box tickets |
R300 |
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Gold Circle Racing |
Durban July tickets |
R2 000 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
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R10 000 |
27 937 |
Chemspec |
Ordinary |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Hospitality, flight to Mochaba Camp, Botswana |
R Collins |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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SA Breweries |
Box tickets |
R400 |
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Gold Circle |
Durban July tickets |
R1 000 |
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R Collins |
Botswana Accommodation |
R5 000 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| No | Nature |
|---|---|
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4 800 |
Shares |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Flight to and from George to Cape Town for brewery tour |
SAB |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
5 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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SA Breweries |
SAB Tour - Accommodation |
R6 000 |
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SA Breweries |
Polo travel bag |
R3 000 |
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Gold Circle |
Durban July tickets |
R1 000 |
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SA Breweries |
Box tickets |
R400 |
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Outdoor Network |
Box tickets |
R400 |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Gild Circle Racing |
Enclosure |
R1 500 |