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Mr Tsenoli is the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. He is currently a member of the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party (SACP).
Mr Tsenoli served as Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform from October 2011 and then as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from July 2013 until the May 2014 elections.
From 1999 to 2004 he served as Member of the Executive Council responsible for Local Government and Housing in the Free State Provincial Government.
Mr Tsenoli has a long history of political activism in communities, youth and civic organisations.
He was the Publicity Secretary of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Natal, the founding National Deputy President and later President of the South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) and was an active member of the ANC underground.
He was associated with and later served as Chairperson of the Khanya African Institute for Community-Driven Development from 2001 to 2009.
From 2009 to 2013 Mr Tsenoli served on the board of directors of the Isandla Institute, a public interest think tank concerned with democratic urban settlements, and convenor of a number of dialogue initiatives, such as the Good Governance Learning Network.
Mr Tsenoli has certificates in adult education, public policy, facilitation and is a graduate of The International Program of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland on Organisation and Systems Development. Below is a list of some of the certificates he has acquired:
Systems Thinking & Capacity Development for Leadership & Transformation Certified Practitioner for Groups in Trauma Release Exercise Effective Leadership in 21st Century Thinking Partnership Course Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues The Cape Cod Training programme Organisation and systems Development Thinking Skills Training Workshop Development Planning for Community Leaders Advanced Facilitator Training HIV/AIDS Leadership for Results Development and Public Policy Programme of Instruction for Lawyers Community Adult Education
*Just before the 2019 elections, the Deputy Speaker sat down with the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG) to reflect on the Fifth Parliament and on what the future holds. Read...
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Deputy Speaker at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
104th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Deputy Speaker at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (953): Botshabelo (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
77th Candidate at African National Congress National 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
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (953): Botshabelo (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs at National Executive (Executive)
from 9th July 2013 until 24th April 2014
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform at National Executive (Executive)
from 24th October 2011 until 9th July 2013
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2021 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (4 of 4 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (4 of 4 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (6 of 6 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (4 of 4 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (1 of 1 )
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13 Aug 2021
The Chairperson asked Mr Xaso to clarify why he used the term “office bearer” alongside that of “Speaker.” Although Members ...
The Chairperson tendered the apologies of the Speaker who was not well, which is why he stepped in her place, ...
Mr L Tsenoli (ANC), Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, said the Executive Authority could not be expected to "swallow" ...
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Appropriation Bill (Policy Debate)
25 Jul 2014
Chairperson, hon Ministers Nkwinti and Zokwana, hon Deputy Ministers, special delegates and invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, hon Minister Nkwinti has already presented the budget policy speech of our department ...
Appropriation Bill (Policy Debate)
25 Jul 2014
Chairperson, hon Ministers and Deputy Ministers present here, hon Members of the NCOP, officials, our partners in Rural Development and Land Reform, distinguished guests, fellow South Africans, ladies and gentlemen, ...
What are declaration of interests?
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
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R40 000 R30 000 R30 000 |
Food Parcels PPE’s Printing Materials |
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Bloemfontein |
7 Rooms |
TRAVEL
2 items
| Description of Journey | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Return trip to Germany |
SACP |
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Return trip to Tanzania |
Chinese Communist Party |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Bloemfontein |
4 Bed Rooms |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Return Flight and Accommodation for 2 nights in Dar- Es-Salaam - High Level Africa political Party meeting |
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedrooms |
Bloemfontein |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Parmed Medical Aid Scheme |
Health |
|
TRE For Africa |
Health |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedroomed |
Bloemfontein |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Return trip and accommodation to China |
Communist Party of China |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Ambassador of Vietnam |
Money - $300 |
$300 |
|
Ambassador |
Mini Ipad |
R4 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedroomed |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R20 000 |
1 |
SPP |
Property |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Roomed |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R20 000 |
1 |
SPP |
Property |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Roomed |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R20 000 |
1 |
SPP |
Property |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Isandla Institute |
Non profit organisation |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedroom |
Bloemfontein |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R20 000 |
1 |
SPP |
Property |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Isandla Institute |
NGO |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Rooms |
Mangaung |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R20,000 |
1 |
SPP |
Property |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Isandla Institute |
NPO |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedroom |
Bloemfontein |
