Member of the National Assembly
Formerly: National Council of Provinces
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Mr Faber has been an MP since 2009.
Faber joined the Democratic Alliance and was a councillor of the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, centred around Kimberley, the Northern Cape capital, for seven years.
From 2004 to 2009, Faber worked for the company Protech. In May 2009, he was elected as a permanent delegate to the National Council of Provinces, the upper house of parliament. He was one of six delegates from the Northern Cape. He was re-elected in 2014. Faber was elected to the lower house in May 2019, as he was placed second on the DA's national list for the general election. He was elected as a party whip when the caucus met to elect parliamentary leadership.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
DA Constituency Area: Central South (Renosterberg / Thembelihle)
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Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (National Assembly Committees)
since 7th December 2020
Party Whip at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 13th June 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 22nd May 2019
Member at Democratic Alliance (DA) (Party)
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture (National Assembly Committees)
from 27th June 2019 until 7th December 2020
2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Northern Cape Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Education and Recreation (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Select Committee on Economic and Business Development (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Social Services (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at Select Committee on Trade and International Relations (NCOP Committees)
from June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2014 until 7th May 2019
4th Candidate at Democratic Alliance Regional Northern Cape Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
from 7th May 2009 until 21st April 2014
Member at Select Committee on Social Services (NCOP Committees)
until 21st April 2014
Member at Select Committee on Petitions and Private Members Legislative Proposals (NCOP Committees)
until 21st April 2014
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2021 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (8 of 8 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
95% attendance rate (19 of 20 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
86% attendance rate (12 of 14 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
89% attendance rate (39 of 44 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (32 of 32 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (34 of 34 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
74% attendance rate (28 of 38 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
100% attendance rate (26 of 26 )
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.
International Relations and Cooperation BRRR
17 Nov 2021
Ms Msane said that Mr W Faber (DA) could continue with his comments.
Mr W Faber (DA) said he was worried about the DIRCO’s financials. There were quite significant losses, and this had ...
Mr W Faber (DA) said property will always be a top investment and DIRCO has lost sight of this. The ...
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 Finance
10 May 2021
Whether (a) the National Treasury and/or (b) any entity reporting to him makes use of private security firms; if not, ...
With reference to the branches of the SA Post Office that closed down, (a) what number of post offices have ...
What has she found to have been the impact of the closures that were as a result of late or ...
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
Chairperson, I would like ... who are these two conspirators in the FBI report? And if you don't know, will you get their names from the US Attorney-General and present ...
27 May 2020
Chairperson, with due respect. Everyone can be heard except me, apparently, when I ask relevant questions.
What are declaration of interests?
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
|
Tour Guide – Wife’s Business |
Director: Afriana Tours – 50% |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Somerset West |
2 Bedroom flat ± R1,5 million |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|
|
50% |
Africana Tours |
Tourism |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
2 Bedroom Apartment |
2 Bedrooms |
Somerset West - Cape Town |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
50% African Tours (Pty)Ltd |
Tourism - Wife's Business |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Apartment |
104sq.m |
Somerset West |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Apartment[Jointly owned] |
2 Bedroomed |
Kimberley |
|
Apartment [Jointly owned] |
2 Bedroomed |
Somerset West |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Apartment |
2 Bedroomed |
Kimberley |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Apartment |
2 Bedroomed |
Kimberley |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
|
Flat |
2 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
|
Flat |
2 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
|
Flat |
2 Bedroom |
Kimberley |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
| Source | Description | Extent |
|---|---|---|
|
DI-DATA, Sanlam |
Parliamentary Rugby tour to England and Ireland |
- R20 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
Normal |
Kimberley |
