Mr Mergan Chetty

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: National Council of Provinces

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About Mergan Chetty

Mr Chetty previously served as a councillor in Pietermaritzburg for many years. He now is an MP for the DA in the National Assembly.

Current positions:

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Former positions:

Member at Ad Hoc Committee on North West Intervention (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 29th January 2021 until 21st June 2021

2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

19th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Select Committee on Security and Justice (NCOP Committees)

from June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Select Committee on Finance (NCOP Committees)

from June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at Select Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (NCOP Committees)

from June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP Committees)

from June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings (NCOP Committees)

from June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)

from 22nd May 2014 until 7th May 2019

136th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

18th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

14th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2024 committee attendance as mp

83% attendance rate (5 of 6 )

2023 committee attendance as mp

76% attendance rate (19 of 25 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (23 of 28 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

88% attendance rate (21 of 24 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

76% attendance rate (19 of 25 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

94% attendance rate (15 of 16 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

82% attendance rate (31 of 38 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

68% attendance rate (21 of 31 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

69% attendance rate (33 of 48 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

77% attendance rate (33 of 43 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

95% attendance rate (18 of 19 )

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:

International Relations

Engagement with Danish Parliamentary delegation

7 Mar 2024

International Relations

Lessons learnt from SA's participation before the ICJ & the way forward (with Minister)

6 Mar 2024

International Relations

Meeting with Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation

20 Feb 2024

International Relations

Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) engagements towards establishing development agencies with stakeholders in Africa, Europe & Global South

14 Feb 2024

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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.

Lessons learnt from SA's participation before the ICJ & the way forward

6 Mar 2024

Mr M Chetty (DA) said the Chairperson should not intimidate members into what and when they should do things.

ARF Bill: deliberations; Committee’s People Cantered Oversight on International Relations

29 Nov 2023

Mr M Chetty (DA) said that although the Committee was attempting to fast-track and push through the proposal, they had ...

International Relations Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report

25 Oct 2023

Mr M Chetty (DA) said the 100 days in office report was important, and should be included in the legacy ...

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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 Transport

11 Apr 2024

Whether she will furnish Mr M Chetty with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Water and Sanitation

25 Mar 2024

Whether he will furnish Mr M Chetty with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Employment and Labour

11 Dec 2023

Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister and (c) any other official in his department attended the Rugby World Cup ...

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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.

UNGQONGQOSHE WEZOBULUNGISWA NOKUHLONYULELISWA KWEZIMILO:

13 Nov 2019

Deputy Minister, there has been allegations that the current refugee crisis in South Africa has elements of human trafficking into it. Who is responsible for what is happening here and ...

UNGQONGQOSHE WEZOBULUNGISWA NOKUHLONYULELISWA KWEZIMILO:

13 Nov 2019

Deputy Minister, there has been allegations that the current refugee crisis in South Africa has elements of human trafficking into it. Who is responsible for what is happening here and ...

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

Nothing to disclose

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

468sqm

PIETERMARITZBURG

HOUSE

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

Nothing to disclose

Sponsor Description of Journey

Nothing to disclose

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

Nothing to disclose

Source Description Value

Nothing to disclose

Extent of the Property Location-Area Description of Property

468sqm

PIETERMARITZBURG

HOUSE

Source Public/Private

Nothing to disclose

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

Nothing to disclose

Sponsor Description of Journey

Nothing to disclose

Source Description of Benefit

Nothing to disclose

Source of Sponsorship Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

Nothing to disclose

Name of Employer Type of Business

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

Nothing to disclose

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

N/A

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

N/A

Source Description Value

N/A

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

468m2

Pietermaritzburg

House

Source Public/Private

N/A

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

N/A

Sponsor Description of Journey

N/A

Source Description of Benefit

N/A

Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship Extent

N/A

Name of Employer Type of Business

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

N/A

Source Description Value

Govt of Taiwan

Frame Porcelain Container

R 1200 R 1200

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

468 square metres

Pietermaritzburg

House

Source Public/Private

N/A

Nominal Value Number of Shares Name of Company Nature

N/A

Sponsor Description of Journey

Govt of SA

Oversight to New York Embassy

Source Description of Benefit

N/A

Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Extent

N/A

Name of Employer Type of Business

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Extent of the Property Location – Area Description of Property

Pietermaritzburg, KZN

House

Description Sponsor

Meeting of all Members of Parliament of Indian Origin to commemorate 150 years of M.K Gandhi (Air Travel and Accommodation valued at R50 000)

Invitation from Indian Government via Indian High Commissioner to South Africa

Description Location

House

Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu Natal

Description Location

House

Pietermaritzburg, KZN

Description Extent Location

House

800sq.m.

Pietermaritzburg

Description Extent Location

House

800sq.m.

Pietermaritzburg

Description Extent Location

House

800sq.m.

Pietermaritzburg