Member of the National Council of Provinces
Formerly: National Assembly
Mr Carrim holds a Master's in Sociology from the University of Warwick in England and an International Diploma in Journalism from Darlington College of Technology in England.
He was a member of the Executive Committee of the Natal Indian Congress, a member of the Executive Council of the United Democratic Front in Pietermaritzburg, and a Secretary of the Pietermaritzburg Combined Ratepayers and Residents Association from 1986 to 1990. He was a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Mr Carrim also served as Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (2009 to 2013) and Minister of Communications (2013 to 2014) (Source: ANC)
Mr Carrim was Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance during the Fifth Parliament (2014-2019).
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African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
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KwaZulu-Natal
Chairperson at Select Committee on Finance (NCOP Committees)
since 26th June 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements (NCOP Committees)
since 24th June 2019
Member at Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP Committees)
since 24th June 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Security and Justice (NCOP Committees)
since 24th June 2019
Alternate Member at Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings (NCOP Committees)
since 24th June 2019
Member at Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (Joint Committees)
since 24th June 2019
Delegate at National Council of Provinces (Parliament)
since 23rd May 2019
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
148th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Chairperson at Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly Committees)
from 24th June 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (806): Ladysmith (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
40th Candidate at African National Congress National 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
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (806): Ladysmith (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Minister of Communications at National Executive (Executive)
from 9th July 2013 until 24th April 2014
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs at National Executive (Executive)
until 9th July 2013
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2023 committee attendance as mp
72% attendance rate (33 of 46 )
2022 committee attendance as mp
94% attendance rate (61 of 65 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
91% attendance rate (64 of 70 )
2020 committee attendance as mp
89% attendance rate (68 of 76 )
2019 committee attendance as mp
87% attendance rate (41 of 47 )
2018 committee attendance as mp
84% attendance rate (53 of 63 )
2017 committee attendance as mp
93% attendance rate (67 of 72 )
2016 committee attendance as mp
88% attendance rate (66 of 75 )
2015 committee attendance as mp
92% attendance rate (58 of 63 )
2014 committee attendance as minister/deputy
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
Attended 0 meetings
2014 committee attendance as mp
(From the start of the Fifth Parliament)
100% attendance rate (27 of 27 )
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.
2023 MTBPS: PBO & FFC briefing
7 Nov 2023
The Chairperson thanked Dr Dumisani Jantjies, Head: PBO, for presenting in less time than prescribed. The Committees had the text ...
2023 MTBPS, Revised Fiscal Framework & Revenue Proposals: National Treasury briefing, with Minister
2 Nov 2023
Mr Y Carrim (ANC, KZN) wondered why the department announced that the restructuring of the state would only be finalised ...
The Chairperson indicated that the Committee would vote on the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill (MFPFAB). All Members ...
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.
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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.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - 2020 FISCAL FRAMEWORK AND REVENUE PROPOSALS
11 Mar 2020
Chairperson, Minister, comrades and colleagues, I don't know whether I have asked you to do this but I will be very grateful if you would protect me against my provincial ...
6 Dec 2019
Chairperson, the Jobs Fund does belong to National Treasury. It does fall under Vote No 7. He was right to raise the point he did, except it was in the ...
What are declaration of interests?
CONTRACTS
1 items
Name of State Entity | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Value of Contract | Period of Contract |
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NONE |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
3 items
Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
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NONE |
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Name of Organisation |
Type of Business Activity |
NONE |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
Value | Description | Source |
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NONE |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
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HOUSE |
MSUNDUZI, PIETERMARITZBURG |
1,254 m2 (square metres) R1.2 million |
PENSIONS
1 items
Public/Private | Source |
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MP SINCE 1994 |
PARLIAMENT |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
9 items
Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
---|---|---|---|
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OLD MUTUAL |
262 |
R 3484.60 |
|
MTN LIMITED |
73 |
R 9111,86 |
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SASOL BEE |
6 |
R 750.60 |
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SASOL KHANYISA |
55 |
R3661,90 (locked in) |
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SASOL LIMITED |
10 |
R 1251.00 |
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SANLAM |
380 |
R 22800.00 |
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VODACOM |
100 |
R 4400.00 |
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MTN ZAKHELE FUTHI |
100 |
R 1149.75 |
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TOTAL |
R46 609.71 |
TRAVEL
1 items
Description of Journey | Sponsor |
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NONE |
BENEFITS
1 items
Description of Benefit | Source |
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NONE |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Extent | Source of Sponsorship | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
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NONE |
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REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Type of Business | Name of Employer |
---|---|
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N/A |
TRUSTS
1 items
Details of all benefits derived | Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number |
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NONE |
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CONTRACTS
1 items
Value of Contract | Period of Contract | Details of Contract and Management thereof | Name of State Entity |
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None |
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DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
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|
NONE |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
2 items
Value | Description | Source |
---|---|---|
|
None |
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LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
---|---|---|
House |
Msunduzi, Pietermaritzburg |
1,254 m2 |
PENSIONS
1 items
Public/Private | Source |
---|---|
MP Since 1994 |
Parliament |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
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|
OLD MUTUAL |
|
OVERALL |
|
MTN |
|
VALUE |
|
SASOL |
|
Estimate: |
|
SANLAM |
|
About R40 000 |
|
VODACOM |
|
|
TRAVEL
1 items
Description of Journey | Sponsor |
---|---|
|
None |
BENEFITS
1 items
Description of Benefit | Source |
---|---|
|
None |
SPONSORSHIPS
1 items
Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship |
---|---|---|
|
|
None |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
Type of Business | Name of Employer |
---|---|
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N/A |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
Value of any Benefits derived | Name of Organisation | Type of Business Activity |
---|---|---|
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None |
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TRUSTS
1 items
Name of Trust | Trustee/Beneficiary | Registration Number | Details of all benefits derived |
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None |
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PENSIONS
1 items
Public/Private | Source |
---|---|
|
Parliament |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nature | Name of Company | Number of Shares | Nominal Value |
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Old Mutual |
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MNT |
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Sasol |
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Sanlam |
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Vodacom |
|
Overall value ± R30 000.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description of Property | Location – Area | Extent of the Property |
---|---|---|
House |
Msunduzi |
|
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
Parliament |
Public |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Name of Company |
---|
Old Mutual |
Sasol |
Sanlam |
Vodacom |
MTN |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Residential |
Msunduzi |
PENSIONS
1 items
Source | Public/Private |
---|---|
POBPF |
PUBLIC |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nominal Value | Name of Company |
---|---|
/- R5000.00 |
Old Mutual |
/- R5000.00 |
MTN |
/- R5000.0 |
SASOL |
/- R5000.00 |
SANLAM |
/- R5000.00 |
VODACOM |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Location |
---|---|
House |
Msunduzi, Kwa-Zulu Natal |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value |
---|---|---|
Old Mutual |
Shares |
|
MTN |
Shares |
|
Sasol |
Shares |
R5 000 |
Sanlam |
Shares |
|
Vodacom |
Shares |
|
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Department of Arts |
Cape Town Jazz Festival - 1 night |
Above R500 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Msunduzi |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
4 items
Name of Company | Nominal Value |
---|---|
Old Mutual |
|
MTN |
|
Sasol |
R5 000 |
Sanlam |
|
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Msunduzi |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
R2 500 |
100 |
Yebo Yethu |
Shares |
|
|
Old Mutual |
Shares |
|
|
Sasol |
Shares |
R5 000 |
|
MTN |
Shares |
|
|
Sanlam |
Shares |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
South African Cities Network |
NPO |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
Nokia in Finland |
Nokia phone |
+-R8 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Msunduzi |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Name of Company | Nominal Value | Nature | No |
---|---|---|---|
Old Mutual |
|
|
|
MTN |
R5 000 |
Shares |
|
Naspers |
+-R11 802.42 |
Ordinary |
42 |
Sasol |
|
|
|
Sanlam |
|
|
|
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership |
---|
Ordinary Board Member |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Location |
---|---|
House |
Msunduzi |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value | No |
---|---|---|---|
Old Mutual |
Shares |
|
|
MTN |
Shares |
R5 000 |
|
Naspers |
Ordinary |
+-R11 802.42 |
42 |
Sasol |
Shares |
|
|
Sanlam |
Shares |
|
|
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
South African Cities Network [Chairman] |
Section 21 Company operating within Local Government |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Msunduzi |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
No | Name of Company | Nature | Nominal Value |
---|---|---|---|
Free shares |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
|
42 |
Naspers |
Ordinary |
- R11 802.42 |
Shares |
Sanlam |
|
As at May 2011 |
Shares |
Sanlam |
|
As at May 2011 |
Shares |
MTN |
|
R5 000 |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Network |
Section 21 Co. operating within Local Government |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Description | Extent | Location |
---|---|---|
House |
Normal |
Pietermaritzburg |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
5 items
Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
---|---|---|---|
- |
Free Shares |
Old Mutual |
Ordinary |
R5 000 |
Shares |
MTN |
- |
- R11 802.42 |
42 |
Naspers |
Ordinary |
- |
- |
Sasol |
Shares |
- |
- |
Sanlam |
- |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
---|---|
Chairman of SA Cities Network |
Section 21 Co. operating within local government |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
3 items
Source | Description | Value |
---|---|---|
LOC |
World Cup tickets for - 4 matches |
VIP ticket - Unknown |
Price Waterhouse |
World Cup tickets [1 match] |
Unknown |
Deloite |
World Cup tickets - 1 match |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
Location | Description | Extent |
---|---|---|
Pietermaritzburg |
House |
Normal |