Formerly: National Assembly
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.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
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Member at Portfolio Committee on Health (National Assembly Committees)
from 20th June 2014 until 12th June 2017
Constituency Contact at DA Constituency Area: Athlone 1 (Constituency Area)
from June 2014 until 12th June 2017
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 12th June 2017
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
2nd Candidate at Democratic Alliance 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 Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry (Committee)
until 6th May 2014
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2017 committee attendance as mp
82% attendance rate (18 of 22 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
71% attendance rate (15 of 21 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
60% attendance rate (15 of 25 )
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
81% attendance rate (13 of 16 )
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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Dr W James (DA) said the health case for the levy was solid. The issue was whether the levy would ...
Dr W James (DA) thanked NDoH for the presentation. No country comes to mind which has un-health burden that can ...
Committee Report on Health Budget
11 May 2017
Dr W James (DA), in his proposals sent through the Committee secretary, suggested a change in wording, to “the Committee ...
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Questions asked to the Minister of Health
5 Jun 2017
What progress has been made in the evaluation of the capacity of the South African health security under the Global ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Health
13 Mar 2017
How many (a) directors-general, (b) deputy directors-general, (c) chief directors and (d) directors were employed in each provincial department of ...
Questions asked to the Minister of Health
13 Mar 2017
How many (a) directors-general, (b) deputy directors-general, (c) chief directors and (d) directors were employed in each provincial department of ...
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Deputy Speaker, on behalf of the DA, I hereby move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that scientists at the California-based Scripps Research Institute have developed a genetically ...
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) ...
What are declaration of interests?
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R840 |
1 000 |
Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] |
Ordinary |
|
R840 |
3 000 |
Ubuntu-Botha [Sanlam] |
Ordinary |
TRUSTS
2 items
| Details Of Benefits | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|---|
|
None |
Trustee |
Len Van Zyl Trust |
|
None |
Trustee |
Cape Philharmonic Trust |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Residence |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Len Van Zyl Trust |
Music [Conducting] |
|
Rowmoor |
Inactive [In process of being deregistered] |
|
Cape Philharmonic Endowment |
Music |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
| 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 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R1 000 |
1 000 |
Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] |
Ordinary |
|
R1 000 |
4 000 |
Ubuntu-Botho [Sanlam] |
Ordinary |
TRAVEL
2 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Visit to Singapore [7-15 Sept. 2014] |
Brenthurst Foundation |
|
Visit to Taiwan - Dec. 2014 |
Govt of Taiwan |
TRUSTS
2 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Name Of Trusts |
|---|---|
|
Trustee/Beneficiary |
Forbes Family Trust |
|
Trustee/Beneficiary |
James Family Trust |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R800 |
1 000 |
Ubuntu-Botho [WC] |
Ordinary |
|
R800 |
6 142 |
Ubuntu-Botho [Gauteng] |
Ordinary |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
5 items
| 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 |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan Parliament |
Pen |
R250 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Home |
660sq.m. |
Lynfrae |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
2 items
| 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 |
TRAVEL
2 items
| Description | Sponsor |
|---|---|
|
Return trip JHB-Taipei - Official visit |
Government of Taiwan |
|
Return trip CPT-NYC-CPT to give lecture |
Ford Foundation |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
5 items
| 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 |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
5 items
| 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 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| 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 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Home |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |
|
Plot |
410sq.m. |
Scarborough |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
| 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 |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
SABS |
Pen |
R300 |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
12 items
| 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] |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| 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 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Plot |
410sq.m. |
Scarborough |
|
Home |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
2 items
| 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 AND PARTNERSHIPS
12 items
| 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 |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
3 items
| 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 AND PARTNERSHIPS
12 items
| 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 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Plot |
410sq.m. |
Scarborough |
|
Home |
660sq.m. |
Claremont |