Formerly: Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature and National Assembly
Suhla James Masango was elected Deputy Chairperson of the Federal Council at DA Federal Congress 2020.
With roots in the Student Movement in the late 70s, James first joined the DA’s predecessor, the Democratic Party, in August 1994 and in 1995 he co-opted to the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee.
James currently serves on the DA Federal Candidates Election Committee.
He served as a member of Parliament from 2004 to 2019.
His vast career includes being:
Elected constituency chairperson for Govan Mbeki Municipality in 1998, serving until 2004.
Elected provincial deputy chairperson for the Democratic Party in 2000.
Elected Ward 5 Councilor December 2000 for Govan Mbeki Municipality for the DA and indirectly elected as a councillor at Gert Sibande District Council.
Appointed the political administrator of DA Limpopo Province in late 2007 before handing over after the Provincial Congress in December 2008 to the newly elected leadership.
Appointed to the Federal Legal Commission of the DA from 2007 until 2015, serving on the Federal Executive Committee and Federal Council of the DA from 2005 until 2018.
Elected provincial chairperson in April 2005 and re-elected in 2007, 2009 and 2012, serving until April 2015 when he was elected provincial leader.
Elected DA national caucus chairperson in 2009, serving until November 2011 upon which time he was transferred to the Legislature and served as chief whip.
Elected DA national caucus whip in 2014, serving until August 2015 when he was transferred to the Mpumalanga Legislature to serve as Leader of the Opposition until 7 May 2019.
Mr Masango resigned from the National Assembly - effective 26 August 2015 and was then deployed to the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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Member at Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
from 27th August 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Works (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 26th August 2015
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 26th August 2015
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
4th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Mpumalanga Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Govan Mbeki, Lekwa, Dipaleseng and Victor Khanye (Constituency Area)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (225): Mashishing (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (225): Mashishing (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Govan Mbeki, Lekwa, Dipaleseng and Victor Khanye (Constituency Area)
until 6th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 8th November 2011
Fetching the latest messages to Suhla James Masango …
2017 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
59% attendance rate (13 of 22 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
79% attendance rate (11 of 14 )
2010 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
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.
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.
Mr J Masango (DA) asked what was informing the regional allocations, because the expenditures were not in line with targets. ...
Mr J Masango (DA) asked what was informing the regional allocations, because the expenditures were not in line with targets. ...
Mr J Masango (DA) said it was unfair that a member of the Board had been acting in a position ...
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 Transport
1 Sep 2015
(a) What investigations have been conducted into motor vehicle testing stations (i) in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Transport
20 Aug 2015
(a) What investigations have been conducted into motor vehicle testing stations (i) in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Transport
31 Jul 2015
(a) What are the qualifications of the former head of Engineering at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Mr ...
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.
17 Mar 2015
Deputy Speaker, I hereby give notice that, at the next sitting of the House, I shall move on behalf of the DA:
That the House debates the illegally occupied and ...
What are declaration of interests?
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
|
135 |
Asonge (MTN) |
Ordinary |
|
70 |
(Sasol) Inzalo |
Ordinary |
|
50 |
Sasol |
Ordinary |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Mkungu Transport |
Transportation |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Name | Value | Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
Audtern |
None |
Bookkeeping |
LAND AND PROPERTY
4 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
125sq.m. |
Secunda |
|
Land |
1 000sq.m. |
Evander |
|
Land |
+-3 000sq.m. |
Devon |
|
House |
160sq.m. |
Siyabuswa |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
| No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
|
37 |
Sanlam |
Ordinary |
|
135 |
Asonge (MTN) |
Ordinary |
|
70 |
Sasol Inzalo |
Ordinary |
|
50 |
Sasol |
Ordinary |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Mkungu Transport Enterprises |
Coal transportation |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Name | Value | Activity |
|---|---|---|
|
Audtern |
None |
Bookkeeping |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Normal |
Siyabuswa |