Ms Machwene Rosina Semenya

Member of the National Assembly

Formerly: Limpopo Provincial Legislature

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Machwene Rosina Semenya

About Machwene Rosina Semenya

Ms Semenya was born on November 16th, 1969 in Limpopo. She served as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries during the Fifth Parliament (2014-2019).

Current positions:

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Former positions:

Chairperson at Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (National Assembly Committees)

from 2nd July 2019 until 31st August 2021

Member at Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (National Assembly Committees)

from 27th June 2019 until 2nd July 2019

88th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Ad Hoc Committee to Amend Section 25 of the Constitution (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 5th February 2019 until 7th May 2019

Alternate Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the Powers and Privileges Act (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 26th May 2016 until 7th May 2019

Chairperson at Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (National Assembly Committees)

from 24th June 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

114th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

Member of the Executive Committee: Agriculture at Limpopo Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)

until 6th May 2014

Member of the Provincial Legislature at Limpopo Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)

until 6th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2023 committee attendance as mp

94% attendance rate (33 of 35 )

2022 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (39 of 42 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

89% attendance rate (40 of 45 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (56 of 60 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

95% attendance rate (35 of 37 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

97% attendance rate (37 of 38 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

88% attendance rate (29 of 33 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

90% attendance rate (37 of 41 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

89% attendance rate (32 of 36 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

94% attendance rate (17 of 18 )

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:

Human Settlements

Committee Report on DHS Quarterly Performance; Community Schemes Ombud Services Indaba Report; Committee Annual Report

8 Dec 2023

Multi-Party Women’s Caucus

Elimination of child pregnancies and the protection of children against sexual exploitation: SD, DBE & DoH input

30 Nov 2023

Human Settlements

Department of Human Settlements Q2 2023/24 Performance; with Deputy Minister

29 Nov 2023

Human Settlements

Postponed: Briefing by Operation Vulindlela on the progress made on Title Deeds

22 Nov 2023

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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.

Department of Human Settlements Q2 2023/24 Performance

29 Nov 2023

The Chairperson, Ms R Semenya (ANC), welcomed Members and guests to the meeting.

Department of Human Settlements Q2 2023/24 Performance

29 Nov 2023

The Chairperson, Ms R Semenya (ANC), welcomed Members and guests to the meeting.

Progress made on Title Deeds: Operation Vulindlela briefing

22 Nov 2023

The Chairperson officially opened the meeting.

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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 Human Settlements

22 Sep 2023

What are the departmental plans to deal with land hunger that contributes to land invasions? (2) Whether her departmental intends ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Human Settlements

22 Mar 2023

Whether her department considered working with trade unions and groups representing the so-called missing middle to enable them to buy ...

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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 WEZINDAWO ZOKUHLALISWA KWABANTU, AMANZI

11 Mar 2020

Hon House Chairperson, we want to take this opportunity to welcome the response of the Minister. However Minister, what we want to check as you interact with the Department of ...

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (Draft Resolution)

26 Nov 2019

Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the ANC:

That the House-

1) notes that 25 November is annually commemorated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence ...

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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

None

Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body Type of Business Activity

SAWIMI PGM Property LTD

Mining investment Company Property Business

Value Description Source

None

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House ERF 409

POLOKWANE

13370000SQM

Public/Private Source

None

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Yethu(vodacom)

100

R 6000

Description of Journey Sponsor

None

Description of Benefit Source

None

Extent Source of Sponsorship Description of Assistance/Sponsorship

None

Type of Business Name of Employer

None

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

None

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

None

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Property business Mining

PGM Property Limited SAWIMI

Value Description Source

N/A

N/A

N/A

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

House

Polokwane

1337.0000 50 SQM

Public/Private Source

N/A

N/A

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Yebo Yethu (RF) Limited

100

6000

Description of Journey Sponsor

N/A

N/A

Description of Benefit Source

N/A

N/A

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

N/A

N/A

N/A

Type of Business Name of Employer

N/A

N/A

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Nature Name of Company Number of Shares Nominal Value

Ordinary

Yebo Yethu Limited

100

R6 000

Description of Journey Sponsor

Political School in ChinaAttending Political Education training in China

ANC

Extent Description of Assistance/Sponsorship Source of Sponsorship

Exchange political programme.

Donation 10 000.00 for attending Political School in China

ANC

Type of Business Activity Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body

Ltd

Mthadima Trading

Ltd

Re Yajala Women’s Consortium Holding Company

(PTY) Ltd

PGM Properties

Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

ERF 409 Bendor

Polokwane

House

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Nthadima Trading

Private Company

Reyagala womens consortium Holdings

Private Company

NMS Resource

Private Company

Description Extent Location

Erf 409

House

Bendor, Polokwane

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Nthadima Trading

Private Company

Reyajala Women Consortium Holding

Private Company

NMS Resource

Private Company about to Deregister

PGM Properties

Private Company

Description Location

House

Polokwane

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Nthadima Trading

Reyajala Womens Consortium Holding

Private Co.

MMS Resource

Private Co.

Source Description Value

Friend

Watch

R10 000

County Fair

Meat pack

R201.95

Description Extent Location

Erf 409

Normal

Bendor

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

R2 500

25

Sasol Inzalo Public Limited

Ordinary

R2 500

25

Sasol Inzalo Public Limited

Ordinary

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu limited

Ordinary

R2 500

100

Yebo Yethu Limited

Ordinary

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Mtnadima Trading

CC

Reyalala Womens Consortium Holdings

Private Co.

MNS Resource

Private Co.

Description Extent Location

Erf 409

Normal

Bendor

Nominal Value No Name of Company Nature

R2 500

100

Vodacom

Ordinary

R5 000

SAWEMA

Ordinary

10%

Reajala Women's Group

Ordinary

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Nthadima Trading Enterprise (Pty) [Director]

Reyajala Women Group [Director]

MNS Resources

Private Co.

Bara Investments

Property

Description Location

House - erf 409

Bendor, Polokwane

House - erf 409

Bendor, Polokwane

Flats - erf 963

Rossettenville, JHB