Mr Buti Manamela

Member of the National Assembly

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About Buti Manamela

Mr Buti Kgwaridi Manamela is the current Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, having previously served as the Deputy Minister for Planning and Monitoring in the Presidency since 26 May 2014. He formerly served as SASCO Deputy President (2001) whilst reading for his National Certificate, N5 (1998-2001) in Electronic Engineering. He also read for an Honours Programme in Public Administration (2008). He served on the South African Communist Party leadership band as National Secretary of the Young Communist League (2003), Ex Officio Central Committee (2003-to-date) and Ex Officio Politburo SACP (2003-to-date). He has been an ANC Member of Parliament since 2009. Source:anc.org.za

Current positions:

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology at National Executive (Executive)

since 29th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

since 22nd May 2019

Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)

Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (355): Thabazimbi (Constituency Office)

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Former positions:

26th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training at National Executive (Executive)

from 17th October 2017 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

Deputy Minister in the Presidency at National Executive (Executive)

from 26th May 2014 until 17th October 2017

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

28th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (155): Cosatu House (Constituency Office)

from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014

Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Labour (Committee)

until 6th May 2014

Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (155): Cosatu House (Constituency Office)

until 6th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 11 meetings

2022 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 13 meetings

2021 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 19 meetings

2020 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 17 meetings

2019 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 6 meetings

2018 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 4 meetings

2017 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 2 meetings

2016 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 1 meeting

2015 committee attendance as minister/deputy

Attended 0 meetings

Attendance Methodology

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Recent meetings attended:

Higher Education, Science and Innovation

NSFAS on turnaround strategy, direct-payment system, ICT systems, student accommodation & related matters

20 Sep 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation

DHET & DSI Q4 2022/23 Performance; with Minister

31 May 2023

NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture

Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan and Budget; with Deputy Minister

24 May 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation

Briefing by the AGSA on the audit outcomes of Higher Education portfolio, DHET and Council on Higher Education (CHE) Annual Performance Plans 2023/24; with Minister and DM

3 May 2023

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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.

Employment Services Bill & Labour Relations Amendment Bill: Further deliberations on proposed NCOP amendments

18 Feb 2014

Mr K Manamela (ANC) affirmed that members held different views on the recommendations from the NCOP with regard to clause ...

PC Labour: Committee Business

6 Nov 2013

Mr K Manamela (ANC) chaired the meeting

PC Labour: Committee Business

6 Nov 2013

Mr K Manamela (ANC) welcomed everyone present in the meeting. He noted that the Committee had received an apology from ...

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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.

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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.

Madam Speaker, It Is Also In Violation Of Section 16(1)(B) Of The Constitution And The Bill Of Rights - The Freedom To Receive Or Impart Information Or Ideas.

12 Feb 2015

Hon Speaker, I have just received a tweet ... [Inaudible.] ... saying that the problem is not the network; the problem is the airtime.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AMENDMENT BILL (Second Reading debate)

24 Oct 2013

Deputy Speaker, I am willing to take an answer from him. [Laughter.]

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

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Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

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Value Description Source

Unknown

Automan Chair x3

Heritage Expo Cape Town

Unknown

Book: Dennis Brutus x9

NIHSS

Unknown

Parker Pen/Brass Dish

NIHSS

Unknown

Books x3/Brown File Folder

NIHSS

Unknown

Track Jacket/Leather File Folder

Mining Qualifications Authority

Unknown

Pen/Power Bank

Taletso TVET College

Unknown

Leather File Folder/Power Bank Black

National Skills Conference

Unknown

Winter Bomber Jacket/Leather File Folder

Esayidi TVET College KZN

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Kensington

R1 500 000,00

Land

Modimolle

R250 000,00

Public/Private Source

Public

GEPF

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

n/a

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Description of Benefit Source

Official Residence in Cape Town, as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook

Government of RSA

Official Vehicle, as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook

Government of RSA

Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

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None

n/a

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

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

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Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

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Value Description Source

Unknown

Book: Tale of Two Drops

Minister of S&T, Govt of India

Unknown

Book: MCTIC: Minister

Governor Federal Brazil

Unknown

Busby Laptop Bag

University of Johannesburg

Unknown

Picnic Blanket & Bag

NSA CEO

Unknown

Flusk & Mug

Sizwe Medical Aid Fund Foundation

Unknown

Books

NIHSS

Unknown

Gift Pack: Bottled Snack

Tshepo Ditshego – CEO

Unknown

Cape

Maluti TVET College

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Kensington

R1 500 000,00

Land

Modimolle

R250 000,00

Public/Private Source

Public

GEPF

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Description of Journey Sponsor

n/a

n/a

Description of Benefit Source

Official Residence in Cape Town, as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook

Government of RSA

Official Vehicle, as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook

Government of RSA

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

200 school shoes donated

School Shoes: Donated to Mogalakwena High School

Sizwe Medical Aid Fund Foundation

Type of Business Name of Employer

n/a

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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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Description of Journey Sponsor

Travel to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup Final in London.

Multichoice

Value Description Source

Unknown

Beaden Note Book Red & Black Tie

Mrs Keitumetse Lebara: CEO of Cathsseta

±R1 799

Whiskey Set Gift

Ms Felleng Yende: CEO Food Bev Seta

Unknown

Silver Line Golf Set Royal Chief Mopeli Blanket Royal

Mr Bonginkosi Dladlama: President of CETA Chief Mopeli of Bakwena Ba Mopeli

Unknown

A Working Life (Books) Cruel Beyond Belief Alfred Themba Qabula

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa: CEO of NIHSS

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Town House

Sunnyside, Pretoria

House

Extension 14, Nelspruit

Description Sponsor

Attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 FiFa World Cup in the Russian Federation

Super Sports - World pf Champions

Source Description Value

Martin Paul Moshal, CEO of Moshal Scholars HP

Box Assorted Chocolates and Gift Voucher

R500.00

Multichoice South Africa

DSTV Delicious Complimentary Tickets

Unknown

Ekhurhu;leni East College Students

Pot(3-leg) Cast Iron

Unknown

Anant Singh

DVD Documentary "Celebrating Mandela

Unknown

price Water Coopers - CEO

Box of Assorted Chocolates

Unknown

Professor McKay - Unisa

Unisa Branded Bag Pack

Unknown

CEO of National Institute for Humanities

Reading Books

Unknown

Pan South African Language Board

Multilingual Dictionaries

R7000.00

Old Mutual and Imbumba Foundation

Sanitory Towels

R25 000.00

Google South Africa

Stationery Packs

R1500.00

Cricket South Africa

Cricket Complimentary Tickets

R1000.00

Transnet

Embroided Winter Blanket

R650.00

Description Source Value

Red Tie

LUI YANDONG: Vice Premier: People to People Exchange Mechanism

Unknown

VR Box Virtual Reality Glasses

National Fil and Video Foundation (NFVF)

R799

Book: Learning African History - Freedom Fighters (Nelson Mandela)

Author: Chris Van Wyk

Unknown

Sanitary Towels School Shoes

Old Mutual

Worth R10 000 Worth R25 000

Sanitary Towels

Imbumba Foundation

Worth R4000

Registration Two Oceans and OM DIE DAM

Old Mutual

R1400

Red Tie

Lui Yandong: Vice Premier (People to People Exchange Mechanism)

Unknown

VR Box Virtual Reality Glasses

National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)

R799

Book: Learning African History - Freedom Fighters (Nelson Mandela)

Author: Chris Van Wyk

Unknown

Sanitory Towels School Shoes Sanitory Towels Registration two Oceans and Om die Dam

Old Mutual Imbumba Foundation Old Mutual

Worth R10 000 Worth R25 000 Worth R4 000 Worth R1 400

Description Sponsor

Attend the EUFA EURO 2016 Finals - Paris, France 08-11 July 2016

Multichoise South Africa

Description Extent Location

House

600sq.m.

Malvern East

House

600sq.m.

Malvern East

Description Extent Location

House

650sq.m.

Malvern East

Source Description

Multichoice

Subscription discounts on DSTV bouquets

Source Description Value

Guests

Various gifts from guests at wedding

Unknown

Description Extent Location

House

1 200sq.m.

Malvern East

Source Description

MultiChoice

Discount on subscription

Description Extent Location

House

3 Bedroom

Malvern East

Source Description

Multi Choice

Discount on DSTV

Description Extent Location

House

3 Bedroom

Malvern East

Description Sponsor

Upgrade of flight to China

SAA

Description Extent Location

Residential

Double size plot

Malvern East