Dr James graduated the University of the Western Cape with a B.A. Honours (cum laude) and then went on to achieve an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A. At the beginning of his professional life he served the higher education sector in South Africa, the U.S.A. and the U.K. He has served as director of Sanlam, Media24 and the Africa Genome Education Institute, and is the chairperson of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Immigration Advisory Board of South Africa. After spending 12 years as a Trustee of the New York based Ford Foundation, Dr James entered public life during 2008 and was elected to Parliament on 22 April 2009. His areas of policy interests are education, immigration and science & technology. He resigned in June 2017.
82% attendance rate
Attended 18 meetings out of 22
71% attendance rate
Attended 15 meetings out of 21
60% attendance rate
Attended 15 meetings out of 25
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
81% attendance rate
Attended 13 meetings out of 16
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| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R840 | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R840 | 3 000 | Ubuntu-Botha [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
| None | Trustee | Len Van Zyl Trust |
| None | Trustee | Cape Philharmonic Trust |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Len Van Zyl Trust | Music [Conducting] |
| Rowmoor | Inactive [In process of being deregistered] |
| Cape Philharmonic Endowment | Music |
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Govet of Taiwan | Packet of tea; Tea vase; Pen; Tea set | R1 170 |
| Govt of Taiwan | Flower vase | R200 |
| Govt. of Taiwan | 2 Framed pictures | R400 |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| House | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 000 | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R1 000 | 4 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| Visit to Singapore [7-15 Sept. 2014] | Brenthurst Foundation |
| Visit to Taiwan - Dec. 2014 | Govt of Taiwan |
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Forbes Family Trust |
| Trustee/Beneficiary | James Family Trust |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R800 | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [WC] | Ordinary |
| R800 | 6 142 | Ubuntu-Botho [Gauteng] | Ordinary |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Len Van Zyl Trust | Conductor's Competition |
| James Family Trust | Family Trust |
| Tesso Trading | Science [Dormant] |
| Rowmoor Investments | Electricity [Dormant] |
| Cape Philharmonic Endowment | Music |
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Parliament | Pen | R250 |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 660sq.m. | Lynfrae |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R220 p/s | 6 142 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R120 p/s | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| Return trip JHB-Taipei - Official visit | Government of Taiwan |
| Return trip CPT-NYC-CPT to give lecture | Ford Foundation |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Len van Zyl Trust | Music - Conductor's Competition |
| James Family Trust | Family Trust |
| Tesso Trading 1056 | Science [Dormant] |
| Rowmoor Investments | Electricity [Dormant] |
| Cape Philharmonic Endowment Trust | Music |
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gupta Family [not accepted] | Wedding Invitations | R1 000 |
| Government of Taiwan | 3 x Tea sets | +- R400 each = R1 200 |
| Singapore Government | Box of tea | +-R150 |
| Young President's Organisation | Pen[Sheaffer] | R1 000 |
| Small Business Development PCDTI | 2 x Baskets of goods | +-R400 each = R800 |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| House | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R120 p/s | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R220 p/s | 6 142 | Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R12 000 p/s | 90 | Fynbos Holdings | Ordinary |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
| Plot | 410sq.m. | Scarborough |
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Watson | Non-profit Education | Yes | Africa Genome Ed. Institute |
| A Watson | Export | Yes | Grape Co. of Paarl |
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SABS | Pen | R300 |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Fynbos | Investment Holdings |
| African Cune | Export |
| Cape Philharmonic Endowment Trust | Endowment Trust Music |
| Sunland Fruit Export | Export |
| Grape Company | Export |
| Africa Genome Education | Non-profit Education |
| Len van Zyl Trust | Music [conducting] |
| James Family Trust | Family Trust |
| Fynbos SPV1 | Holding |
| Tresso Trading 1056 | Science [dormant] |
| Fynbos SPV2 | Holdings |
| Fynbos Foundation | Non-profit Co. [Climate Change] |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R210 per share | 1 000 | Ubuntu-Botho[Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R220 per share | 6 142 | Ubuntu-Botha [Sanlam] | Ordinary |
| R12 000 per share | 204 | Fynbos Media | Ordinary |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Plot | 410sq.m. | Scarborough |
| Home | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
| Name of Whip | Type of Business | Approved | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| IO Davidson | Export | Yes | Grape Co. of Paarl |
| IO Davidson | Non-profit Education | Yes | Africa Gnome Ed. Institute |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Fynbos | Investment Holdings |
| African Dune | Export |
| Sunland Fruit Export | Export |
| Grape Company | Export |
| Africa Genome Education | Non-profit Education |
| Len Van Zyl Trust | Music [Conducting] |
| Trust | Endowment Trust Music |
| James Family Trust | Family Trust |
| Fynbos SPV1 | Holding |
| Tresso Trading 1056 | Science [dormant] |
| Fynbos SPV2 | Holdings |
| Fynbos Foundation | Non-profit Co. Climate Change |
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| R210ps | 1,000 | Ubuntu-Botho/Sanlam | Ordinary |
| R220ps | 6,142 | Ubuntu-Botho/Sanlam | Ordinary |
| R12,000ps | 204 | Fynbos Media | Ordinary |
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Tresso Trading 1056 | Science [Dormant] |
| Fynbos | Investment Holdings |
| African Dune | Export |
| Fynbos SPV2 | Holdings |
| Sunland Fruit Export | Export |
| Grape Company | Export |
| Africa Genome Education | Non-profit Education |
| Len van Zyl Trust | Music [Conducting] |
| Cape Philharmonic Endowment Trust | Endowment Trust Music |
| Fynbos Foundation | Non-profit Co. Climate Change |
| James Family Trust | Family Trust |
| Fynbos SPV1 | Holding |
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Plot | 410sq.m. | Scarborough |
| Home | 660sq.m. | Claremont |
Rates and Monetary Amounts Bill & Sugary Beverages Tax: public hearings 31 May 2017
Obesity and non-communicable diseases: Department of Health briefing 24 May 2017
Committee Report on Health Budget 11 May 2017
NHLS, Office of Health Standards Compliance & Council for Medical Schemes Annual Performance Plan 3 May 2017
Questions asked to the Minister of Health 5 Jun 2017
Questions asked to the Minister of Health 13 Mar 2017
Questions asked to the Minister of Health 13 Mar 2017
Passing Away Of Author, Poet And Human Rights Activist Maya Angelou (Draft Resolution) 24 Jun 2014
Hon Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes the passing of American author, poet and human rights activist, Maya Angelou, on 28 May 2014;
2) further notes that Ms Angelou was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace, and that with her actions she bound ...
Da Leader Challenges President Jacob Zuma To Public Debate (Member's Statement) 13 Mar 2014
Mr Speaker, today Helen Zille has written to President Jacob Zuma to challenge him to join her in a nationally televised presidential debate on the state of our economy and our country, particularly in relation to jobs. Since President Zuma took office ... [Interjections.]
