Formerly: Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and National Assembly
Deputy Minister Mcebisi Hubert Jonas was born in 1960 in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. He matriculated at Newewell High School in Port Elizabeth and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History & Sociology at Vista University. He furthered his studies with a Higher Diploma in Education at Rhodes University. Mr Jonas became active in politics from the age of 14. He led a number of political activities in the Port Elizabeth area and launched underground structures in the Eastern Cape and beyond. He was inspired by the politics of the black Consciousness movement in the early 80’s and was an organiser of Azaso (Azanian Students Organisation). He played a key role in the establishment of the United Democratic Front (UDF) structures in the Eastern Cape, escaping the hit squads many times. He was later sent to exile to complete military training in Angola and Uganda for the People’s Army, Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK). While in exile he was employed by the United Nations to run an education program for the Mkhonto Wesizwe (MK) carders. He has been a member of the Eastern Cape ANC Provincial Executive Committee for two terms (1997-2004 and 2007-2009). Mr Jonas has also read for:Marketing at the University of Cape Town; Investment and Trade Promotion, Ireland Development Agency; Investment and Trade Promotion, Singapore Development Agency; Managing Investment and Trade Programs, Malaysian Development Agency and Development Planning: GTZ. Moreover he established both the Coega IDZ and the ELIDZ. Mr Jonas was a member of the Executive Council (EXCO responsible for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (2009-2014). This involved providing political oversight to a number of economic public entities.He was also a member of the Executive Council (EXCO) responsible for Finance 2009-2010; the chair of the Portfolio Committee for Human Settlement (EC Legislature) 2007-2009 and the 2000-2005 Chief Executive Officer: Eastern Cape Development Corporation (tasked with the amalgamation of the then Transkei Development Corporation, Ciskei Development Corporation, Ciskei Peoples Bank and other smaller development institutions).Source: treasury.gov.za
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
072 415 4072
012 315 5559
[email protected]
012 323 3262
Eastern Cape
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 31st March 2017
Deputy Minister of Finance at National Executive (Executive)
from 26th May 2014 until 30th March 2017
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
4th Candidate at African National Congress Regional Eastern Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
until 6th May 2014
Fetching the latest messages to Mcebisi Jonas …
2017 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 1 meeting
2016 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 3 meetings
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.
No appearances found
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.
No questions found
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.
Appropriation Bill (Policy Debate)
17 May 2012
Chairperson, hon Ministers of the DED and DTI, hon Deputy Ministers, hon members and fellow MECs, it is very encouraging that the broad strategic thrust of the New Growth Path ...
Consideration Of Report Of Select Committee On Finance - Fiscal Framework And Revenue Proposals
7 Mar 2012
Hon Chairperson, members of the NCOP, let me start by saying that, as a province, we are generally in support of the fiscal framework and the revenue proposals. Hon members ...
What are declaration of interests?
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Chairperson : PIC - By virture of being DM of Finance |
Managing Public Pension Fund on behalf of the GEPF |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Islamic Republic of Iran Government |
Persian rug |
+-R2 500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
1 850sq.m. |
Vincent, East London |
|
House - erf 4019 |
1 500sq.m. |
East London |
|
Vacant land - erf 680 |
|
Port Alfred |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Public Investment Corporation [Appointed by Cabinet] |
Managing Public Pensions Funds |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Direct Selling Association |
Gift hamper [Tupperware, skin products, weigh less] |
R3 000 |
|
Morar Incorporated |
Trolley bag; Diary; Sling bag |
R2 500 |
|
Dr Grey Mills |
Book |
R300 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Extent | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 4019 - 1 500sq.m. |
House |
East London |
|
Erf 19806 - 1 850sq.m. |
House |
Vincent East |
|
|
Vacant land - Erf 680 |
Port Alfred |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Public Investment Corporation [Appointed by Cabinet] |
Managing public pension funds |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Samsung |
Mobilo Speaker |
R7 000 |
|
Transnet SOC |
Trolley bag |
R2 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
1 850sq.m. - Erf 19806 |
East London |
|
House |
1 500sq.m. - Erf 4019 |
East London |
|
Vacant land |
Erf 680 |
Port Alfred |