Ms Regina Mina Mpontseng Lesoma

Member of the National Assembly

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About Regina Mina Mpontseng Lesoma

Ms Lesoma was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal. She attended school in Umlazi, and she received an introduction to politics through her membership of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS). She was elected to a full term in the National Assembly in 2014 and re-elected in 2019. Ms Lesoma currently serves on the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests and the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament Committee.

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Political party:

African National Congress (ANC)

Constituency Offices

Not associated with any constituency offices

Contact Details:

073 454 9545

021 403 2911

rlesoma@parliament.gov.za

person email

mina_lesoma@icloud.com

person email

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Current positions:

Show all 6 current positions

Former positions:

Member at Ad Hoc Committee to initiate and Introduce Legislation amending Section 25 of the Constitution (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 15th July 2020 until 9th September 2021

Member at Ethics and Members' Interests (Joint Committees)

from 27th August 2021 until 27th August 2021

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

from 27th June 2019 until 27th August 2021

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

from 21st August 2019 until 29th May 2020

20th Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2019 (Election List)

from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019

Member at Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (National Assembly Committees)

from 6th June 2018 until 7th May 2019

Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 29th May 2018 until 7th May 2019

Member at Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Appointment of Board Members to the National Youth Development Agency (Ad Hoc Committees)

from 29th February 2016 until 7th May 2019

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019

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

from 20th June 2014 until 5th June 2018

Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014

12nd Candidate at African National Congress Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)

from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014

Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (824): Durban Central (Constituency Office)

from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014

Member at National Assembly (Parliament)

from 7th February 2012 until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Communications (Committee)

until 6th May 2014

Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (824): Durban Central (Constituency Office)

until 6th May 2014

Member at Portfolio Committee on Tourism (Committee)

until 6th May 2014

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Politician Activity

Attendance of committee meetings:

2022 committee attendance as mp

87% attendance rate (20 of 23 )

2021 committee attendance as mp

86% attendance rate (55 of 64 )

2020 committee attendance as mp

92% attendance rate (45 of 49 )

2019 committee attendance as mp

79% attendance rate (50 of 63 )

2018 committee attendance as mp

96% attendance rate (22 of 23 )

2017 committee attendance as mp

93% attendance rate (28 of 30 )

2016 committee attendance as mp

97% attendance rate (29 of 30 )

2015 committee attendance as mp

95% attendance rate (20 of 21 )

2014 committee attendance as mp

(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)

82% attendance rate (9 of 11 )

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:

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament

Update on: fire investigation; restoration; sourcing of interim venues to host plenaries

23 Sep 2022

Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery

SAHRC monitoring of government’s flood relief efforts

12 Sep 2022

Rules of the National Assembly

Reports on: Reasons for Delayed Replies to Questions, Physical removal of Member from chamber, Investigation into GBV Allegations; Establishment of Presidency Committee

2 Sep 2022

Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery

Government support: engagement with Ministers in the Presidency, Finance, COGTA

12 Aug 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.

Reports on: Reasons for Delayed Replies to Questions, Physical removal of Member from chamber, Investigation into GBV Allegations; New Rules Proposals

2 Sep 2022

Ms R Lesoma (ANC) said that they need to ensure they are not distracted and are not emotional about the ...

Government support to affected provinces and municipalities: engagements with Ministers in the Presidency, Finance & COGTA

12 Aug 2022

Ms M Lesoma (ANC) reminded Members and officials to appreciate the fact that they were engaging on behalf of the ...

Status of flood disaster relief and recovery plans: engagements with DSD, DoT, DSBD, DPE

11 Aug 2022

Ms M Lesoma (ANC) said that the well-being of the people who had been evicted and displaced at the Yellowwood ...

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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 International Relations and Cooperation

11 Dec 2018

What (a) were some of the key discussions that featured during the Indian Ocean Conference that took place from 27 ...

Questions asked to the Minister of Tourism

15 Nov 2013

Whether, given the fact that international operations are expanding and that this exposes SA Tourism (SAT) and his department to ...

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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 KAHULUMENI WOKUBAMBISANA NEZINDABA

27 Nov 2019

House Chair, having noted the pronouncement made by the Minister of Finance during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS, on cost- cutting measures, has the National Treasury issued any ...

UNGQONGQOSHE KAHULUMENI WOKUBAMBISANA NEZINDABA

27 Nov 2019

My apology, House Chair. I am in the next question. Thank you.

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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.
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Description of Property Location – Area Extent of the Property

45 RICHMOND GARDENS RESEVIOE HILLS + 10 RIBBON ROAD , NEWLANDS EAST , DURBAN , 4091

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1HOUSE 2 HOUSE

45 RICHMOND GARDENS DURBAN 10 RIBBON ROAD NEWLANDS DURBAN

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

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Description Extent Location

Residential

3 Bedroomed House

Newlands East, Kwa Zulu Natal

Residential

3 Bedroomed House

Reservoir Hills, Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal

Description Location

Residential

Newlands East, Durban, KZN

Residential

Richmond Gardens, Durban, KZN

Directorship/Partnership

Surefine Trading Incorporated

Surefine Trading [Director]

Description Extent Location

Residential

3 Bedroomed granny flat

Reservoir Hills, Durban

Residential

3 Bedroomed

Newlands East, Durban

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Surefire Trading

Private Co.

Surefire Trading

Private Co.

Description Extent Location

Residential House

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Reservoir Hills, Durban

Residential family house

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Newlands East, Durban

Directorship/Partnership Type of Business

Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre

NPO

Supefire Trading [Director]

Private Co.

Surefire Trading [Incorporator]

Private Co.

Description Extent Location

House

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Durban