Member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature
Formerly: Gauteng Provincial Legislature and National Assembly
Mr Thomas Walters graduated from the University of Stellenbosch where he majored in Political Science. He was student leader of the Democratic Party (DP), and has served as DA Federal Youth Chair and DA Councillor in Johannesburg.
Mr Walters previously served as a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and the DA Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development Spokesperson.
He was elected as Deputy Chairperson of the DA Federal Council in 2012, and again in 2015.
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Democratic Alliance (DA)
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Western Cape
Chairperson at Standing Committee on Police Oversight, Community Safety and Cultural Affairs and Sport (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Public Accounts Committee (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Mobility (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Local Government, Environmental Affairs & Development Planning (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Standing Committee on Infrastructure (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Member at Standing Committee on Premier & Constitutional Matters (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Member at Standing Committee on Education (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Member at Standing Committee on Health and Wellness (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Parliamentary Oversight (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 5th July 2024
Alternate Member at Budget Committee (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 4th July 2024
Alternate Member at Programme Authority (Western-Cape-Provincial-Legislature-Committee)
since 1st July 2024
Member at Rules Committee (Western-Cape-Provincial-Committee)
since 20th June 2024
Member at Western Cape Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
since 13th June 2024
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 28th May 2024
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 3rd May 2023
1st Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
10th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
64th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Gauteng Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform (National Assembly Committees)
from 9th March 2018 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 9th March 2018
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
40th Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
72nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Provincial Gauteng Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
10th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Gauteng Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Rand West (Constituency Area)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Rand West (Constituency Area)
until 6th May 2014
Provincial Legislature Member at Gauteng Provincial Legislature (Provincial-Legislature)
until 6th May 2014
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2024 (7th Parliament) committee attendance as mp
86% attendance rate (12 of 14 )
2023 committee attendance as mp
0% attendance rate (0 of 8 )
2022 committee attendance as mp
0% attendance rate (0 of 25 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
35% attendance rate (8 of 23 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
5% attendance rate (1 of 20 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
63% attendance rate (5 of 8 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
79% attendance rate (23 of 29 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
73% attendance rate (16 of 22 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
88% attendance rate (23 of 26 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
92% attendance rate (11 of 12 )
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.
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29 Mar 2021
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18 Mar 2021
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I am addressing you on the National Assembly Rule 64, which talks to the conduct of members and also on Rule 82 and 85. Rule 82 refers to the respectful ...
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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| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Nothing to disclose |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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Approximately 900 Square meters |
Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town |
4 Harrod Avenue is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment property |
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Approximately 800 to 900 square meters. |
Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town |
12 Holly street, Bell Air, Cape Town is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment. |
PENSIONS
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| Source | Public/Private |
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Sanlam Retirement Annuity |
As per the Retirement Annuity Scheme |
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Parliament |
As per the parliamentary pension scheme |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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Nothing to disclose |
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TRAVEL
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| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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Nothing to disclose |
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BENEFITS
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| Source | Description of Benefit |
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Parliament |
As per the travel, claims, pension and medical scheme benefits |
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
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| 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
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| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
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Nothing to disclose |
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
2 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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Nothing to disclose |
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Nothing to disclose |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
3 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
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Approximately 900 Square meters |
Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town |
4 Harrod Avenue is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my |
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wife as an investment property |
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Approximately 800 to 900 square meters. |
Bell Air, Bellville, Cape Town |
12 Holly street, Bell Air, Cape Town is a residential property jointly owned by myself and my wife as an investment. |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Sanlam Retirement Annuity |
As per the Retirement Annuity Scheme |
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Parliament |
As per the parliamentary pension scheme |
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
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
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Parliament |
As per the travel, claims, pension and medical scheme benefits |
SPONSORSHIPS
2 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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Friedrich NaumannFoundation |
Travel, Accomodation, meals |
Sponsoring my attendance at a seminar on coalition management inGummersbach, Germany at the International Leadership Academy. |
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Democratic Alliance |
Travel, Accomodation, delegate fee and meals |
Representing the party and the Annual General Meeting of Liberal International as a delegate in Sofia, Bulgaria. |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
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| Type of Business Activity | Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation |
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Nothing to disclose |
TRUSTS
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| 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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Brightrock Insurance |
I was invited to a year end function as a partner (plus one) on an excursion to the Kruger Game Reserve where my wife received an award. It was sponsored by her company. It was not connected to my role as an MP |
It was part of a group booking so any individualised amount is difficult to determine. I would estimate R40 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
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950 Square Metres |
Bell-Air, CT |
Residential property co owned with my wife |
PENSIONS
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| Source | Public/Private |
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The Parliamentary Pension Scheme |
Parliament |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
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n/a |
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TRAVEL
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| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
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See above. I was a partner to an event where my wife received an award. |
A return flight from CT to JHB. A return flight from JHB to Skukuza Airport. Rest was via Land rover. |
BENEFITS
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| Source | Description of Benefit |
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n/a. Only as per the parliamentary pension and medical scheme |
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SPONSORSHIPS
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| 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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Brightrock |
Box tickets for rugby at Newlands |
R500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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n/a |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Parliamentary Pension Retirement Annuity with Sanlam |
Public 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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Only as per parliamentary pension, PARMED. Nothing outside parliament |
As per members official benefits |
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 |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
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Only Parliament |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
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| Source | Description | Value |
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Afrikanerbond |
Biltong |
R300.00 |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Pension Fund |
Public |
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Parliament |
Public |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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Sectional Title House |
Residential |
Centurion |
TRAVEL
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| Description | Sponsor |
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Study Tour to the USA - November 2016 |
Democratic Alliance |
BENEFITS
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| Source |
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As per pension fund |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Sectional Title House |
850sq.m |
Centurion - Johannesburg |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Parliamentary Pension Fund |
Public |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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Sectional title home |
+-250sq.m. |
Centurion |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
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Parmed |
Private |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
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Overseas seminar in Gummersbach, Germany |
Friedrich Naumann Foundation |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source | Description | Extent |
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Naumann Foundation |
Seminar |
+-R30 000.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
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Sectional title house |
+-150sq.m. |
Wierda Park |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Description | Sponsor |
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Seminar on strategic planning in Germany |
Friedrich Naumann Foundation |
LAND AND PROPERTY
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| Description | Extent | Location |
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Free standing unit |
+-250sq.m. |
Centurion |