Mr Swart is an African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member, originally from Fish Hoek, Cape Town. He studied for his BA and LLB degrees at the University of Stellenbosch and was then admitted as an attorney, practising that profession for about 15 years before being elected to Parliament in 1999. Whilst at Parliament, he obtained his B.Econ (Hons) degree through University of the Western Cape. This assists him in his work in the Finance Committee, which deals with the national budget, global and domestic economic growth figures and similar issues. One of the longest-serving Members on the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, he also served on the Joint Constitutional Review Committee, the Standing Committee on Finance and the Portfolio Committees on Home Affairs, Transport, and Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Mr Swart was one of the drafters of the Western Cape Provincial Constitution, and was one of the attorneys representing Parliament (then sitting as the Constitutional Assembly) during the certification proceedings in the Constitutional Court for the Final Constitution.
For more about Mr Swart, read his blog post.
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly Committees)
since 8th July 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly Committees)
since 8th July 2024
Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (National Assembly Committees)
since 8th July 2024
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 4th July 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 14th June 2024
Member at Disciplinary Committee (National Assembly) (National Assembly Committees)
from 11th September 2019 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 13th June 2019 until 28th May 2024
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 28th May 2024
non-voting member at Ad Hoc Committee to nominate a person for appointment as Public Protector (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 1st June 2023 until 19th October 2023
1st Candidate at African Christian Democratic Party Regional Western Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
2nd Candidate at African Christian Democratic Party National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (National Assembly Committees)
from 13th July 2017 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board Inquiry (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 16th November 2016 until 7th May 2019
Member at Ad Hoc Committee on Police Minister's Report on Nkandla (Ad Hoc Committees)
from June 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)
from 16th March 2015 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee On Justice and Constitutional Development (Committee)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Constituency Contact at ACDP Constituency Office: Free State (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Ad Hoc Committee to nominate a person for appointment of Public Protector (Ad Hoc Committees)
from 26th May 2016 until 30th August 2016
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
2nd Candidate at African Christian Democratic Party National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
1st Candidate at African Christian Democratic Party Regional Western Cape 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
Member at Standing Committee On Finance (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ACDP Constituency Office: Free State (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Constitutional Review Committee (Joint Committees)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Economic Development (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Member at Portfolio Committee On Justice and Constitutional Development (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
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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.
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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.
(1) Whether a valid Threatened or Protected Species permit was issued for a certain hunt (details furnished); if not, why ...
What total number of elephant trophies from each province have been exported from the Republic in the period between 21 ...
What will be the budgetary implications for the Government if it should grant a (a) 7% salary increase and R630 ...
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.
27 May 2020
Thank you, House Chair. Arising from your response, hon Minister, the Auditor-General has revealed the shocking state of municipalities and the regression in financial reporting, with only 18 municipalities producing ...
27 May 2020
Hon House Chair, the ACDP is concerned about the allegations of corruption with COVID-19 expenditure. In this regard there have been issues surrounding the provision of water to communities. What ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
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| Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
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Dyer Island Cruises |
Three tickets for whale watching cruise |
R2400 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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1400 square meters |
Gansbay, Western Cape |
Residential |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Sanlam Glacier |
Private |
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Momentum |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
2 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
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African Parliamentary Network on IFFs and Tax |
Hotel accommodation, meals and conference fee |
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Institute for Global Engagement Rule of Law Conference |
Hotel accommodation, meals and conference fee |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
1 items
| Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Name of State Entity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Dyer Island Cruises |
Three tickets for whale watching cruise |
R2400 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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1400 square meters |
Gansbay, Western Cape |
Residential |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Sanlam Glacier |
Private |
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Momentum |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
4 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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Gijsbers |
Reduced transfer registration fee |
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E. Van Tonder (friend) |
Loan |
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FNB |
eBucs |
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Mindes |
Reduced bond registration fee |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
1 items
| Period of Contract | Value of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
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N/A |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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G.ARBEL (BROTHER-IN-LAW) |
CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR FAMILY MEMBER |
R20 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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500 SQUARE METERS |
SOMERSET WEST |
HOUSE |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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MOMENTUM SANLAM GLACIER |
PRIVATE PRIVATE |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
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N/A |
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CONTRACTS
1 items
| Name of State Entity | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Period of Contract | Value of Contract |
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N/A |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: CAPE TOWN |
SPEAKER’S GIFT/HONORARIUM |
R8000.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
|
500 SQUARE METERS |
SOMERSET WEST |
HOUSE |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
|
MOMENTUM SANLAM GLACIER |
PRIVATE PRIVATE |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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GERMAN GOVERNMENT |
TRAVEL TO GERMANY WITH OTHER POLITICAL LEADERS TO STUDY COALITION GOVERNMENTS |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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N/A |
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CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
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TRUSTS
1 items
| Details of all benefits derived | Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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N/A |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Momentum Annuity |
Private |
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Sanlam (Glacier) Annuity |
Private |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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South Africa Israel Foundation |
Travel to Israel, including accommodation and meals. |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Advanced Leadership Academy – Cape Town |
Speaker’s gift \ honorarium |
R6 000.00 |
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Ed Rathbone |
Accommodation at Areena Resort |
R4 600.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
|
500m² |
Somerset West |
Erf |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
6 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Advanced Leadership Academy - Cape Town |
Speakers Gift/ honorarium |
R6000 |
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Advanced Leadership Academy - Kampala, Uganda |
Speakers Gift/ Honorarium |
R13 000 |
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House of David Conference - Saldanha |
Speakers Gift/ Honorarium |
R5000 |
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House of David Conference - Durban |
Speakers Gift/ Honorarium |
R7000 |
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House of Nations - Amanzimtoti |
Speakers Gift/ Honorarium |
R3000 |
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House of David, Durban |
Hotel Accommodation at Umdloti for Conference |
R2500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Erf 1503 |
500m2 |
Somerset West |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Momentum Retirement Annuity |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|
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Momentum |
Retirement Income Option R82 110.34 |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Travel to Kampala, Uganda, as guest Speaker at Advanced Leadership Academy (Including Accommodation) |
Advanced Leadership Academy |
TRUSTS
1 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts | Registration Number |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dormant |
Louise Swart |
Mustard Seed Leadership Trust |
Dormant |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Momentum Retirement Annuity |
Private |
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Old Mutual Policy |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|
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Momentum |
Retirement Income Option R93 538.74 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Erf 1503 |
500 sq.m |
Somerset West |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Momentum Retirement Annuity |
Private |
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Old Mutual Policy |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R13 009 |
350 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
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Momentum |
Retirement Income Option R116 233.55 |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Travel to Brussels, Belgium as guest speaker at Advanced Leadership Academy [including accommodation] |
Advanced leadership Academy |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Southern African Leadership Conference [Hosted by the Advanced Leadership Academy, CPT] |
Conference honorarium [speaker] |
R6 000 |
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Advanced leadership Academy Conference, Brussels, Belgium |
Conference Honorarium [Speaker] |
R19 550 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Erf 1503 |
500sq.m. |
Somerset West |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
|
Momentum Retirement Annuity |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R14 000 |
350 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
|
R132 286.78 |
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Momentum |
Momentum Unit Trust |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Moscow School hosted at Parliament |
Russian dolls and collectables |
R1 500 |
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D Lewis |
Funds |
R20 000 |
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Southern African Leadership Conference [Hosted by the Advanced Leadership Academy] |
Conference Honoraium |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Erf 1503 |
500sq.m. |
Somerset West |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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Momentum Retirement Annuity [Once off payment] |
Private |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R12 250 |
350 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
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R136 345.93 |
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Momentum |
Unit Trust Momentum [3]; Balanced Fund [A]; Retirement Income Option |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Attend African Leadership Conference in Israel with wife and tour of holy sites |
E Samson |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Southern African Leadership Conference [CPT] [Hosted by Advanced Leadership Academy] |
Conference Honorarium |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 1503 |
500sq.m. |
Somerset West |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R10 500 |
350 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
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R175 000 |
Various Unit Trusts |
Momentum |
Momentum RA |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Southern African Leaderhsip Confernce - Cape Town |
Conference Honorarium |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Erf 1503 |
500sq.m. |
Somerset West |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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R9 709.00 |
270 |
Sanlam |
" |
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R7 000.00 |
350 |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
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Various Unit Trust |
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R148 000 |
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Momentum |
Momentum RA |
BENEFITS
2 items
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
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Dykes, Van Heerden (Cape) inc |
50% Discount on Bond Register |
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Dykes, Van Heerden (Cape) Inc. |
25% Discount on Transfer Fees |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Southern African Leadership Conference - Cape Town |
Conference - Honorarium |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Erf 1503 |
500sq.m. |
Somerset West |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company | No |
|---|---|---|
|
R5 600 |
Old Mutual |
400 |
|
R7 371 |
Sanlam |
270 |
|
R134 000 |
Momentum |
Momentum, RA |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Conference - Cape Town |
Conference Hnorarium |
R5 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
-2 000sq.m. |
Durbanville |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| Nominal Value | Name of Company | No |
|---|---|---|
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R5,600 |
Old Mutual |
400 |
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R6,750 |
Sanlam |
270 |
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R120,000.00 |
Momentum |
Various Unit Trust - Momentum RA |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
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Approximately 2 weeks in Australia addressing CDP [Australia] national Conference and supporters throughout Australia [Approx value = R15,000] |
Christian Democratic Party [Australia] |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Southern African Leadership Conference - Cape Town |
Conference Honorarium |
R2,000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Residential property |
+-2000sq.m. |
Durbanville |