Mr Solly Malatsi

Member of the National Assembly

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About Solly Malatsi

Solly Malatsi serves as DA MP in the National Assembly. He has Bachelor of Administration degree majoring in Public Administration and Development Studies from the University of Limpopo. He was part of the inaugural class of the DA Young Leaders programme in 2007. He joined the party's parliamentary team as a researcher in 2008 after completing his Honours Degree in Political Studies at Wits University. He has extensive experience in political and government communications having served as spokesperson for the former Western Cape MEC of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle (June 2009 - May 2011) and for former Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille (June 2011 - March 2014). He first became a Member of Parliament in April 2014

Current positions:

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Former positions:

Member at Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly Committees)

from 22nd February 2022 until 22nd August 2022

Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation (National Assembly Committees)

from 21st August 2019 until 22nd February 2022

Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation (National Assembly Committees)

from 21st February 2021 until 7th December 2021

27th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Limpopo Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

38th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Limpopo Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly Committees)

from 8th December 2016 until 7th May 2019

Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Limpopo North Central (Giyani / Greater Letaba / Thulamela) (Constituency Area)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation (National Assembly Committees)

from 20th June 2014 until 8th December 2016

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Limpopo Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

67% attendance rate (14 of 21 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

74% attendance rate (17 of 23 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

59% attendance rate (10 of 17 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

86% attendance rate (6 of 7 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (15 of 15 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (13 of 14 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

100% attendance rate (23 of 23 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

97% attendance rate (32 of 33 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

100% attendance rate (12 of 12 )

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:

Public Service and Administration

Financial Disclosure Framework and Lifestyle Audits Framework: engagement with DPSA, PSC & Northern Cape Government; with Minister

31 May 2023

Communications and Digital Technologies

Spectrum Auction finalisation and future regulation; USAASA/USAF on framework and timelines for current investigations and consequence management processes

7 Jun 2022

Communications and Digital Technologies

SA Postbank Bill; SAPO 2020/21 Annual Report; turnaround strategy

31 May 2022

Communications and Digital Technologies

Broadcasting Digital Migration progress; Public Protector Report on SITA; with Minister

24 May 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.

Progress on implementation of Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) Policy: DCDT briefing; Discussion on referral of Public Protector Report 114 of 2021/22

24 May 2022

Mr S Malatsi (DA) said that in light of what had transpired in terms of the affected areas by the ...

DCDT & GCIS Budgets: Committee Reports

10 May 2022

Mr S Malatsi (DA) noted the DA’s reservation.

DCDT, ICASA, FPB, BBI, USAASA / USAF, Sentech, SITA, .ZADNA, NEMISA, SAPO & SABC 2022/23 Annual Performance Plans

3 May 2022

Mr S Malatsi (DA) added to Mr Basopu’s comments that the SABC’s target to resolve 80% of the AG’s findings ...

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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 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

22 Nov 2023

Whether (a) she, (b) the Deputy Ministers and (c) any other official in her department attended the Rugby World Cup ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation

2 Dec 2022

What is the (a) total number of staff employed and/or provided as departmental support in (i) his and (ii) the ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

24 Oct 2022

What amount has (a) Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, (b) Sentech, (c) the Universal Service and Access Agency of ...

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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.

Appropriation Bill

17 Jul 2014

... remains one of our country's truly inspirational sports stories. Chad le Clos' unbelievably powerful strike to win the gold medal in the 200 m butterfly at the London Olympics ...

Appropriation Bill

17 Jul 2014

... when amateur football players in the same village of Nkandla, in my own home village of Moduane and in many other rural villages, as indicated by the hon chairperson ...

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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

Eduball SM Legacy Sports Tournament

Non-Profit Company Non-Profit Company

Value Description Source

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Plot/Land Plot/Land

Mamadimo Township Solomondale Township

12000 sqm 1200 sqm

Public/Private Source

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

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Description of Journey Sponsor

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Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

R20 000

Asics South Africa

Running clothes and shoes

R2000

Deep Heat South Africa

Muscle relaxants

R3500

Thirsti Water

Water and sports energy drinks

R5000

Biogen

Athletic Performance Supplements

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

Non-Profit Company Non-Profit Company

Eduball SM Legacy Sports Tournament

Value Description Source

R2000 R1200 R1200

Sportsman Warehouse Voucher Ceramic Plot Plant Asian Golden Artwork

Andrew Sturrock Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Plot/Land Plot/Land Plot/Land

Mamadimo Township Solomondale Township Moduane Village

12000 sqm 1200 sqm 1000 sqm

Public/Private Source

N/A

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Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

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Description of Journey Sponsor

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Description of Benefit Source

20% discount on non-sale items in stores.

Asics South Africa

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

R40 000

Running clothes and shoes

Asics South Africa

Type of Business Name of Employer

Sports PhotoShoot

The Foschini Group

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

N/A

N/A

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

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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

Plot /land

Mamadimu Township Limpopo

500m²

Plot / land

Mamadimu Township Limpopo

1200m²

Plot / land

Moduane Village Limpopo

1000m²

Plot / land

Solomondale Township Limpopo

1200m²

Description Extent Location

Plot / Land

500m2

Mamadimo Township, Limpopo

Plot / Land

1200m2

Mamadimo Township, Limpopo

Plot / Land

1000m2

Moduene Village, Limpopo

Plot / Land

1200m2

Solomondale Township, Limpopo

Description Extent Location

Plot/Land

1200sq.m

Mamadimo Township, Limpopo

Plot/Land

1000sq.m

Moduene Village, Limpopo

Plot/Land

500sq.m

Mamadimo Township, Limpopo

Source Description Value

Neil Winstanley

Sneakers

R3 500

Sarah Mundy

Running shoes

R8 000

Deon Lewis

Nutrition supplements

R2 000

Description Extent Location

Plot

500sq.m.

Limpopo

Plot

1 250sq.m.

Mamadimo Township

Plot

1 000sq.m.

Ga-Dikgale

Description Extent Location

Plot of land

500sq.m.

Limpopo

Plot of land

1 050sq.m.

Limpopo

Description Extent Location

Plot

500sq.m.

Mamadimo Township, Limpopo

Plot

1 050sq.m.

Limpopo