Mr Luyolo Mphithi

Member of the National Assembly

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About Luyolo Mphithi

Luyolo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, International Relations and Law, as well as a joint honour’s degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Witwatersrand. He is currently reading for his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Witwatersrand.

The DA Youth Leader also holds a certificate in Political Formations and Structures from the International Academy of Leadership (IAF) in Germany, Gummersbach; a certificate in Research Methodology from Bowdoin College in Michigan, USA; and a certificate in Public Management from Syracuse University in New York, USA.

Luyolo was awarded the Ernst Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, and the Mandela Washington Fellowship (Barack Obama’s flagship leadership programme). These awards have solidified a strong need in Luyolo to give back, not only to his community but to society as a whole.

The DA Youth Leader was named as one of The Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans in Politics in 2017. He was further named by Avance Media as one the 100 most influential Young South Africans of 2017 in Politics.

Luyolo is a graduate of the DA’s Young Leaders Programme and has served in numerous roles in the DA such as DASO leader at the University of Witwatersrand in 2012 and provincial Gauteng deputy chair for DA Youth in 2012.

He is a member of the DA Federal Council, representing the Johannesburg Region. And he also serves on the African Liberal Youth (ALY) as the treasurer – his role revolves around supporting youth organisations and political youth structures across Africa.

In 2017, he represented the ALY at the African Liberal Network conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Where he and the committee championed the need for woman leaders in Africa.

Previously, Luyolo Mphithi served as a City councillor for the City of Johannesburg, representing the constituency of Meadowlands, Soweto, in the City Council. He also served on the Public Safety Committee and Environment, Infrastructure and Services Committee.

Luyolo has also worked as a research and communication officer for the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature where he did research on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Human Settlements, Public Works, Roads and Transport and Public Safety, Security and Liaison. Luyolo has previously worked as a consultant for multiple institutions including Executive Research Associates, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Wits University, and the Department of International Relations and Co-Operation (DIRCO).

Currently, Luyolo serves as director of Political Administration for the City of Johannesburg where he serves as the head of department for Political Administration in the City and as a Federal DA Youth Leader. Source: DA

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Current positions:

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Former positions:

4th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

15th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

70th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (3 of 3 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

80% attendance rate (33 of 41 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

95% attendance rate (41 of 43 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

74% attendance rate (28 of 38 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

81% attendance rate (13 of 16 )

Attendance Methodology

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Recent meetings attended:

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

NYDA Q2 & 3 2022/23 Performance; with Deputy Minister

28 Mar 2023

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill: briefing

28 Feb 2023

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Briefing by the Audit & Risk Committee of the NYDA for 1st, 2nd & 3rd quarterly reports for 2022/23

21 Feb 2023

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Investigating DWYPD comments on the certification of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide Bill

29 Nov 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.

NYDA Q2 & 3 2022/23 Performance; KZN Oversight Report

28 Mar 2023

Mr L Mphithi (DA) noted the expansion of the NYDA’s footprint, but wanted to know the types of work the ...

Certification of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide Bill: Legal Advisor briefing

29 Nov 2022

In a management meeting with Ms F Masiko (ANC) and Mr L Mphithi (DA), she shared the outcome of her ...

Certification of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide Bill: Legal Advisor briefing

29 Nov 2022

Mr L Mphithi (DA) supported Ms Masiko’s sentiments and inquired if the Department had been informed about the communication that ...

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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 Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

24 Mar 2023

Whether her Office has any plans in place to deal with the homelessness of young persons across the Republic, particularly ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Human Settlements

13 Mar 2023

(1) What was the total rental value for the Crystal Valley Shelter that was used as temporary accommodation for the ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Police

2 Mar 2023

(a) On what date was Mr Sibusiso Kula from North West arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and (b) what ...

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Plenary appearances:

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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.

WEDNESDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2019

4 Dec 2019

House Chair, hon Minister, it was revealed at the portfolio committee that the department is paying the salary of the Deputy Minister and her office, I would like to find ...

WEDNESDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2019

3 Dec 2019

Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Jackson Katz makes a significant point on the framing of gender-based

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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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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Apartment

Johannesburg

43m2

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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

Never operated.

GLZ group of companies (deregistration process).

Value Description Source

R250

Ticket to theatre show

International Federation of Liberal Youth

R3000

Accommodation

National Democratic Institute - Conference

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Unit in Complex

Johannesburg

77m2

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Public/Private Source

Public

City of Johannesburg

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Consuting

GLZ Group of companies.

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Complex

Oakdene, Johannesburg,