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Ms Gobonameng "Bonny" Marekwa was born in Kimberley. She actively participated in union activities before becoming a Shop Steward in 1995. She was elected Treasurer of COSATU Northern Cape and Free State Region from 2001 until 2008. She holds a Diploma in Education, Certificates in Economic Development and Personnel and Training Management. She was awarded an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
021 403 2109
gmarekwa@parliament.gov.za
Alternate Member at Portfolio Committee on Police (National Assembly Committees)
since 8th November 2023
Member at Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities (National Assembly Committees)
since 22nd February 2022
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
since 16th November 2021
Member at African National Congress (ANC) (Party)
Member at Portfolio Committee on Police (National Assembly Committees)
from 22nd February 2022 until 8th November 2023
132nd Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
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2024 committee attendance as mp
88% attendance rate (7 of 8 )
2023 committee attendance as mp
90% attendance rate (57 of 63 )
2022 committee attendance as mp
85% attendance rate (63 of 74 )
2021 committee attendance as mp
100% attendance rate (3 of 3 )
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CONTRACTS
1 items
| 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
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
10 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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INDIVIDUAL /VOLUNTARY |
CONTRIBUTIONS OF R2000-00 FROM GROUP OF WOMEN TWICE A YEAR. RECEIVED EARLY IN THE YEAR AND IN OCTOBER 2022BIRTHDAYCONTRIBUTIONS FROM FORMER COLLEAGUES. RECEIVED IN MARCH 2022 |
R200-00 FROM FORMER COLLEAGUES |
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Workerslife/ POPCRU |
An Ambrellacell phone charger and power bank (These were given to all delegates and guests) |
Not stated |
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POPCRU |
Air ticket for a familymember from Kimberley to Johannesburg and back Accommodation for 1 night including mealsAmbrella, phone charger and power bank |
+_R3000-00 |
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DEPARTMENT OFWOMEN YOUTH AND PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES |
LEGSLATIONDOCUMENTS / BOOKS FROM THEDEPARTMENT OFWOMEN YOUTH AND PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES.ABOUT +_ Six (6) BOOKS |
NOT AWARE OFAMOUNT |
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POPCRU |
Return air ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg and back |
+-R3000-00 |
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POPCRU |
Accommodation for me at the birchwood hotelGauteng for 4 nights.Meals included |
Not stated |
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Workerslife |
A Voucher: 3 Nightsaccommodation for two at the Shishangeni (Kruger National Park)Air ticket from Cape Town and backcar hireincluding game drives (Not yet utilised) |
Not state |
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POPCRU /Workerslife |
Award / Token forappreciation for 28 years of service in POPCRU |
Not stated |
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Workerslife |
Michael Kors Handbag (For me) |
Not stated |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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40 SQUARE METRE ESTIMATE |
ROODEPOORTJOHANNESBURG |
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE |
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50 SQUARE METRE ESTIMATE |
KIMBERLEY NORTHERN CAPE |
HOUSE |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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SAPS/GEPF |
PUBLIC: TRANSFERRING TO RESERVATION FUND |
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WORKERSLIFE |
PUBLIC /PRIVATE TRANSFERRING TO PRESERVATION FUND |
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
2 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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UNION POPCRU |
UNION LAP TOP, iPAD WIFI ROUTER, CELL PHONE. CELL PHONETRANSFERRED INTO MY NAME. |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
5 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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POPCRU |
Not sure with amount involved. |
Flight ticket from Kimberley to Johannesburg and back to Kimberley. To attend Crime Indaba 24-25August 2023 andaccommodation for two nights. |
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POPCRU |
CLASSES STARTED JANUARY 2022 (COULD NOT CONTINUE WITH |
WITS GLU PROGRAMME 3 YEAR COURSE |
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COURSES) |
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UNION POPCRU AAFFILAIATE OF COSATU FEDERARION |
JULY 2021-2022(COMPLETED) |
DITSELA COURSEADVANCE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. FROM JULY 2021-2022. |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| 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
1 items
| Trustee/Beneficiary | Details of benefits derived | Registration Number | Name of Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
CONTRACTS
1 items
| 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
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body | Type of Business Activity |
|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
10 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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INDIVIDUAL /VOLUNTARY |
CONTRIBUTIONS OF R2000-00 FROM GROUP OF WOMEN TWICE A YEAR. RECEIVEDEARLY IN THE YEAR AND IN OCTOBER 2022BIRTHDAY |
R200-00 FROMFORMER COLLEAGUES |
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CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FORMERCOLLEAGUES.RECEIVED IN MARCH 2022 |
|
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Workerslife/ POPCRU |
An Ambrellacell phone charger and power bank (These were given to all delegates and guests) |
Not stated |
|
POPCRU |
Air ticket for a familymember from Kimberley to Johannesburg and backAccommodation for 1 night including mealsAmbrella, phone charger and power bank |
+_R3000-00 |
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POPCRU /Workerslife |
Award / Token forappreciation for 28 years of service in POPCRU |
Not stated |
|
POPCRU |
Return air ticket from Cape Town toJohannesburg and back |
+-R3000-00 |
|
POPCRU |
Accommodation for me at the birchwood hotelGauteng for 4nights.Meals included |
Not stated |
|
Workerslife |
A Voucher: 3 Nightsaccommodation for two at the Shishangeni (Kruger National Park)Air ticket from Cape Town and backcar hireincluding game drives (Not yet utilised) |
Not state |
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Workerslife |
Michael Kors Handbag (For me) |
Not stated |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Extent of the Property | Location-Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
|
40 SQUARE METRE ESTIMATE |
ROODEPOORTJOHANNESBURG |
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE |
|
50 SQUARE METRE ESTIMATE |
KIMBERLEYNORTHERN CAPE |
HOUSE |
PENSIONS
2 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
|
SAPS/GEPF |
PUBLIC: TRANSFERRING TO RESERVATION FUND |
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WORKERSLIFE |
PUBLIC /PRIVATE TRANSFERRING TO PRESERVATION FUND |
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
2 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
|
UNION POPCRU |
UNION LAP TOP, iPAD WIFI ROUTER, CELL PHONE. CELL PHONETRANSFERRED INTO MY NAME. |
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Nothing to disclose |
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SPONSORSHIPS
3 items
| Source of Sponsorship | Extent | Description of Assistance/Sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
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Nothing to disclose |
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POPCRU |
CLASSES STARTED JANUARY 2022 (COULD NOT CONTINUE WITH COURSES) |
WITS GLUPROGRAMME 3 YEAR COURSE |
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UNION POPCRU AAFFILAIATE OFCOSATU FEDERARION |
JULY 2021-2022(COMPLETED) |
DITSELA COURSEADVANCE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. FROM JULY 2021-2022. |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
1 items
| 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
1 items
| 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 |
N / A |
N / A |
N /A |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
2 items
| Type of Business Activity | Directorship/Partnership in any Corporate Body |
|---|---|
|
Resigned |
POPCRU Trust |
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Resigned |
PGCMS |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
1 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
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From the office of the US Consul General, regional labour office. |
I received a gift set in form of souvenirs and a seasons greeting card in January 2022. |
Do not know the value |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Extent of the Property | Location – Area | Description of Property |
|---|---|---|
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Cost +-R1,3 mil ABSA bond |
Riviera Kimberley |
House |
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+-R562 500 Union Housing allowance R6916-00 |
Roodepoort Johannesburg |
Town house |
PENSIONS
1 items
| Source | Public/Private |
|---|---|
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SAPS |
Public In process in place to transfer to the new pension fund. |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | Number of Shares | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
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N / A |
No Shares |
N / A |
N / A |
TRAVEL
1 items
| Sponsor | Description of Journey |
|---|---|
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No Sponsored travel. |
N / A |
BENEFITS
1 items
| Source | Description of Benefit |
|---|---|
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I have a union lap top, iPad, and Wi Fi data |
In process to have phone transfer to my name |
SPONSORSHIPS
3 items
| Description of Assistance/Sponsorship | Source of Sponsorship | Extent |
|---|---|---|
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I am registered for an Advance course on Research and information Management through the DITSELA |
Union as an affiliate of the trade union federation COSATU |
Classes started in July 2021 ending March 2022 as per programme. |
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Registered for an Honours degree course through the the Global Labour University (GLU) facilitated by the Wits University. |
POPCRU will be paying for my studies |
The registration process started in 2021 and was only completed in January 2022. First block starts February 28 2022 and it a 3 years part time course. |
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Union Lap top, cell phone,iPad and WiFi data |
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Working on a process to change cell phone into my name or take over the contract. |
REMUNERATED EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT
3 items
| Name of Employer | Type of Business |
|---|---|
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No Employment |
N / A |
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Monthly Salary stopped Amount of R332-00 (Surcharge) was deposited to my account |
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POPCRU |
Paid R17 856-12. I raised the matter with the union early January and in February 2022 to stop payments. Was informed by the finance office that they are working on the pay roll system |
CONSULTANCIES OR RETAINERSHIPS
1 items
| Type of Business Activity | Name of Organisation | Value of any Benefits derived |
|---|---|---|
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N / A |
N / A |
N / A |
TRUSTS
2 items
| Registration Number | Trustee/Beneficiary | Name of Trust | Details of all benefits derived |
|---|---|---|---|
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IT 12558 / 07 |
Trustee |
POPCRU Trust (Resigned) |
Amount of 29818-78 was paid to my account on the 25 November 2021 Another R77 250-81 on 20 December 2021. This was the first time to receive board / meeting fees since 2019. |
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2012/129375 /07 |
Director |
PGCMS (Resigned) |
Amount of R40232-63 paid to my account on the 24 January 2022. |