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Mr Russel Nsikayezwe Cebekhulu is no stranger to Parliament. He has been an Inkatha Freedom Party Member of Parliament (MP) since 2015 and previously from 2009 to 2014.
During the 2009–2014 parliament, he served on the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Rural Development and Land Reform
Read more about Mr Cebekhulu in this MP Corner blog.
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
IFP Constituency Office: Empangeni
082 975 5107
[email protected]
KwaZulu-Natal
Approximate position of IFP Constituency Office: Empangeni
Member at Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. (National Assembly Committees)
since 1st June 2023
Member at Joint Standing Committee on Defence (Joint Committees)
since 23rd July 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (National Assembly Committees)
since 27th June 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) (Party)
from 27th June 2019 until 25th May 2023
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee On Trade, Industry and Competition (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 4th September 2020
2nd Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Regional KwaZulu-Natal 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
Member at Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly Committees)
from 13th July 2017 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (National Assembly Committees)
from 17th September 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation (National Assembly Committees)
from 17th September 2015 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform (National Assembly Committees)
from 17th September 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 1st August 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (Joint Committees)
until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (National Assembly Committees)
from 3rd November 2016 until 13th July 2017
Member at Portfolio Committee on Tourism (National Assembly Committees)
from 17th September 2015 until 13th July 2017
5th Candidate at Inkatha Freedom Party Regional KwaZulu-Natal Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at AdHoc Committee on 1913 Land Act (Ad Hoc Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee On Rural Development and Land Reform (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Fetching the latest messages to Russel Nsikayezwe Cebekhulu …
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.
DOD update on cases referred for investigation; consequence management & Umzimvubu Regiment matter
20 Sep 2023
Ms Thandi Modise, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, was present in the meeting. Apologies noted were from Mr Thabang ...
The Chairperson also indicated the apologies of the day from Mr Obed Bapela, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and ...
Mr R Cebekhulu (IFP) raised concern on whether the Batho Pele principle remains just a slogan, as the reality experienced ...
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.
What are the relevant details pertaining to the total number of (a) applications received and (b) successful land claims since ...
Considering that the top exportable products of the Republic are largely perishable items which include grapes, maize, apples, apricots, peaches, sugar ...
What are the relevant details pertaining to the (a) total budget allocated towards and/or (b) actual expenditure with regard to ...
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.
31 Oct 2019
Deputy Speaker, Mr President, not long ago we had the Deputy President, standing on the podium, confirming that land will be expropriated without compensation. If one may further say; land ...
Land Audit Report (Statement By The Acting Minister Of Rural Development And Land Reform)
13 Mar 2014
Deputy Speaker, this Land Audit Report has many issues, flags and gaps in information. Of particular concern are the millions of hectares that remain unaccounted for. However, this remains a ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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N/A |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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N/A |
N/A |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
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HOMESTEAD |
OBIZO |
1 FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE 8 RONDAVELS 2 FLATS |
PENSIONS
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PUBLIC |
OLD MUTUAL |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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TRAVEL
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N/A |
BENEFITS
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SPONSORSHIPS
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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N/A |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRUSTS
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| Details of all benefits derived | Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
UMBELE DEVELOPMENT SAVINGS TRUST |
COMMUNITY OF UBIZO TRIBAL AUTHORITY |
IT1032/2007/PMB |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
FUNDIMVELO NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST |
COMMUNITY OF UBIZO TRIBAL AUTHORITY |
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CONTRACTS
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| Value of Contract | Period of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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N/A |
N/A |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
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HOMESTEAD |
UBIZO RESERVES (EMPANGENI TOWN) |
5 Bedroom House, 8 Rondavels and 2 Beehire Huts |
PENSIONS
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|---|---|
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PRIVATE |
OLD MUTUAL |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRAVEL
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| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
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N/A |
N/A |
BENEFITS
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N/A |
N/A |
SPONSORSHIPS
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
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| Type of Business | Name of Employer |
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N/A |
N/A |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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| Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
TRUSTS
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| Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
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UMBELE DEVELOPMENTS SAVINGS TRUST |
COMMUNITY |
IT1032/2007/PMB TRADITIONAL |
CLEARING BUSHES REVIVING PLOUGHING FIELDS |
PENSIONS
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| Public/Private | Source |
|---|---|
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Private |
Old Mutual |
TRUSTS
2 items
| Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
|---|---|---|---|
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Umbele Development |
R1 200.00 |
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R1 200.00 Siting and travelling. |
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Saving Trust |
Development of Community Projects |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
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R50 000.00 |
Flight Tickets and Hotel Accommodation to Taiwan |
Taipe |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
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Housing Construction |
Mdedeleni Construction |
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Investment Company |
Masethembe Holdings |
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Game Reserve |
Fundimvelo Conservancy Joint Venture with Thula-Thula Private Game Reserve |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
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Homestead |
Ubizo Traditional Authority Area Empangeni KZN |
Five Rondvavels (House – 5 bedrooms)(House – 4 rooms) |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
|
Old Mutual |
Private |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
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R5000.00 once a year in December |
Beneficiary - R5000.00 once a year in December. Russel N Cebekhulu |
Umbele Development Savings Trust |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Mdedeleni Construction |
Building Construction Company |
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Fundimvelo Conservence Masethembe Investment Holdings |
Game Reserve |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Family Homestead |
2 Houses and Eight Rondavels |
Ubizo Reserve |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Old mutual |
Private |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Fundimvelo Community Conservation |
Wild animals (game) Conservancy |
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
Community Trust - Contributing in developmental needs of the areas under Amakhosi |
TRUSTS
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| Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
|---|---|---|
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Trustee |
Umbele development Savings trust |
IT 1032/2007/PMB |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
Community Trust - contributing in developmental needs of areas under Amakhosi |
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Mdedeleni Construction |
Building houses |
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Fundimvelo Community Conservation |
Wild animals [game] conservancy |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
IT 1032/2007/PMB |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
R7 000 Travelling for meetings with Traditional Councils who are Members of the Trust [9] |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Mdedeleni Construction |
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
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Fundimvelo Conservency |
Section 21 Co. |
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Umhlathuze Rural Community Development |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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2 Houses in my homestead |
1 x 4 roomed and 1 x 9 roomed and rondavels |
Ubizo T/C under Ntambanana Municipality |
BENEFITS
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| Source | Description |
|---|---|
|
Umbele Development Savings Trust |
R10 000 - Travelling for meetings with 9 traditional councils |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
4 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Mdedeleni Construction |
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
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Fundimyelo Conservency |
Section 21 Co. |
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Umhlathuze Rural Community Development |
[Closed down] should be deregistered |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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2 Houses in my Homestead |
1x4 roomed; and 1x9 and rondavels |
Ubizo T/C |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
Traditional Councils |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Trust |
Trust for community development |
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Fundimvelo Conservancy |
Section 21 Company |
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Mdedeleni Construction |
Cleaning and construction of causeways |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Location |
|---|---|
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House in communal land [Homestead] |
Ntambanana Municipality |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
R1 000 |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Umbele Development Savings Trust |
- |
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Mdedeleni Construction |
Not in operation |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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House in Communal land |
- |
Ubizo Traditional Area - Empangeni Ntambanana Municipality |