Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature
Formerly: National Assembly
Mr Dirks was the Chief Whip of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA). He was discharged from SCOPA in January 2022. His involvement in politics dates back to the 1970s when he spearheaded the Happy Valley rent boycotts against the apartheid local councils and its race-based local authorities. He was a member of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 1980s, where he organised in the Midlands region, together with affiliate grassroots organisations of the UDF, until joining the African National Congress (ANC) in later years.
In 2000, Mr Dirks was a member of the ANC Regional Executive Committee for Moses Mabhida region in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN). He became a Member of Parliament in 2014, and in later years served as the ANC Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) member for ANC in KZN. He was also the Deputy Mayor of the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Read more about Mr Dirks
He was a Member of the KZN Provincial Legislature from June 2023 to February 2024. He joined the UMkhonto WeSizwe party in 2024.
Source: Parliament website.
Umkhonto Wesizwe
Not associated with any constituency offices
None available.
KwaZulu-Natal
Member at Whips Forum (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 2nd August 2024
Member at Ethics, Privileges and Contempt (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 2nd August 2024
Member at Programme Committee Kzn (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 2nd August 2024
Member at Rules Committee KZN (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 2nd August 2024
Member at STACOV Committee (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 2nd August 2024
Member at Finance Committee (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 1st August 2024
Party Whip at KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
since 15th July 2024
Member at KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
since 14th June 2024
Member at Umkhonto Wesizwe (Party)
Member at KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
from 22nd June 2023 until 25th February 2024
Member at Economic Development and Tourism Committee (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
from 22nd June 2023 until 25th February 2024
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
until 25th February 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 30th January 2023
Member at Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 21st January 2022
15th Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development (National Assembly Committees)
from 30th October 2017 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Women in The Presidency (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Basic Education (National Assembly Committees)
from 30th October 2017 until 17th May 2018
Member at Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development (National Assembly Committees)
from 4th September 2017 until 6th October 2017
from 20th June 2014 until 4th September 2017
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
11th Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
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2022 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
80% attendance rate (36 of 45 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
73% attendance rate (29 of 40 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
74% attendance rate (17 of 23 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
71% attendance rate (10 of 14 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
49% attendance rate (21 of 43 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
45% attendance rate (18 of 40 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
27% attendance rate (12 of 45 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
73% attendance rate (8 of 11 )
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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CONTRACTS
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| Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Director - CUESTA INVESTMENTS (DE REGISTRATION PROCESS)Director - MISTY LAKE TRADE AND INVEST 73 |
GENERAL TRADINGGENERAL TRADING |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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Nothing to disclose |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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+/- 1500 square meters |
Pietermaritzburg |
HOUSE |
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Nothing to disclose |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
1 items
| Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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N/A |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
12 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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DEREGISTERED |
INVESTRAC 21 |
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In Business - Resigned |
KATHATHU M SUPPLIES |
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DEREGISTERED |
COMMSHELF 24 |
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DEREGISTERATION PROCESS |
CUESTA INVESTMENTS |
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RESIGNED |
CAPITAL CITY HOUSING |
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DEREGISTERED |
FACILATOR TRADING |
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DEREGISTERED |
NO REGRETS TRADING |
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DEREGISTERED |
REDLANDS SUITE 5 |
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DEREGISTERED |
PACIFIC BREEZE TRADING S17 |
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DEREGISTERED |
BRADBURY TRADING 30 |
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IN BUSINESS - ACTIVE |
MISTY LAKE TRADE & INVEST 73 |
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DEREGISTERED |
LEICESTER FOOTBALL CLUB |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
|
650 M2 |
PMB |
PMB-1518-105 |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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CONTRACTS
1 items
| Name of State Entity | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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Investrac 21 Kathathu M Supplies Commshelf 24 Cuesta Investments Capital City Housing Facilator Trading No Regrets Trading Redlands Suite 5 Pacific Breeze Trading 517 Bradbury Trading 30 Misty Lake Trade and Invest 73 Leicester Football Club |
Inactive - Final Deregistration Resigned Inactive - Final Deregistration Active – Deregistration process Resigned – Final Deregistration Inactive – Final Deregistration Inactive – Final Deregistration Inactive – Final Deregistration Inactive- Final Deregistration Inactive – Final Deregistration Active Inactive- Final Deregistration |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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650 |
Pietermaritzburg |
PMB/1518/105 |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
10 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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Investec 21 |
Inactive |
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Commshelf |
Final Deregistration |
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Westa Investment |
Deregistration Process |
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Facilitator Trading |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
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No Regrets Trading |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
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Redlands Suit 5 |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
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Pacific Breeze Trading 517 |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
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Bradbury Trading 30 |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
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Misty Lake Trade and Invest 73 |
Active |
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Leicester Football Club |
Final Deregistration Inactive |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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±600m² |
Pietermaritzburg |
House |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
10 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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No Regrets Trading |
Final Deregistration |
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Redlands Suite 5 |
Final Deregistration |
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INVESTRAC 21 |
Final Deregistration |
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Commshelf 24 |
Final Deregistration |
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Cliesta Investment |
Close Corporation |
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Facilitator Trading |
Final Deregistration |
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Pacific Breeze Trading 5 |
Final Deregistration |
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Bradbury Trading 30 |
Final Deregistration |
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Mish Lake trade and investment 73 |
Private Company |
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Leicester Football Club |
Final Deregistration |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
1000m2 |
Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu Natal |
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Vacant Land |
1000m2 |
Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu Natal |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
10 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Investrac 21 |
Final Deregistration |
|
Commshelf 24 |
Final Deregistration |
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Cliesta Investment |
Close Corporation |
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Facilitator Trading |
Final Deregistration |
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No Regrets Trading |
Final Deregistration |
|
Redlands Suite 5 |
Final Deregistration |
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Pacific Breeze Trading 5 |
Final Deregistration |
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Bradbury Trading 30 |
Final Deregistration |
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Mish Lake Trade and Investment 73 |
Private Company |
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Leicester Football Club |
Final Deregistration |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
1000sq.m |
41 Magnolia Road, Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg |
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Vacant Land |
1000sq.m |
Melsetter Road |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
9 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Investrac 21 |
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Leicester FG |
Soccer |
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Pacific Breeze 517 |
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Guesta |
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Misty Lake |
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Bradburr |
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Redlands Suite 5 |
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Commshelf 24 |
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Facilator Trading |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Residential |
1 000sq.m. |
Pietermaritzburg |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | No |
|---|---|
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Cozitime |
40 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House |
Normal |
Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg |
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Vacant land |
1 000sq.m. |
Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg |