Formerly: National Assembly
Dr Cwele holds an MBchB Medical Policy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an MPhil in Economic Policy from the University of Stellenbosch. He has been a member of the ANC provincial Executive Committee in KwaZulu Natal since 1990, Member of Parliament(1994) and Member of the National Assembly (1999). He served as Minister of Intelligence, State Security and Home Affairs
African National Congress (ANC)
Not associated with any constituency offices
None available.
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 22nd May 2019 until 3rd June 2019
54th Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2019 (Election List)
from 23rd April 2019 until 8th May 2019
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs at National Executive (Executive)
from 22nd November 2018 until 7th May 2019
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 21st May 2014 until 7th May 2019
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services at National Executive (Executive)
from 26th May 2014 until 22nd November 2018
Member-elect at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 16th May 2014 until 21st May 2014
31st Candidate at African National Congress National Election List 2014 (Election List)
from 22nd April 2014 until 7th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (805): Port Shepstone Regional Office (Constituency Office)
from 10th May 2014 until 6th May 2014
Member at National Assembly (Parliament)
from 6th May 2009 until 6th May 2014
Constituency Contact at ANC Constituency Office (805): Port Shepstone Regional Office (Constituency Office)
until 6th May 2014
Minister of State Security at National Executive (Executive)
until 24th April 2014
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2019 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 5 meetings
2018 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 6 meetings
2017 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 10 meetings
2016 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 3 meetings
2015 committee attendance as minister/deputy
Attended 1 meeting
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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.
Intelligence Services Amendment Bill & National Strategic Intelligence Amendment Bill: deliberations
27 Aug 2008
Dr S Cwele (ANC) asked about the shared services between the intelligence services, how much was applicable to the NCC, ...
Dr S Cwele (ANC) asked what was the understanding of national interest.
Submissions on Protection of Information Bill
25 Jun 2008
Dr S Cwele (ANC)
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.
2013. Mr D A Kganare (Cope) to ask the Minister of Labour: (1) How many farms were visited by labour ...
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION 976 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [No 8-2011] DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 March 2011 976. Mr J ...
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Question No. 2345 For Written Reply DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2009 ...
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.
Speaker, let me comment on the perceived delivery of the DA in the Western Cape. Our response, Speaker, is that, yes, the DA has delivered to the posh suburbs of ...
Thank you, hon Speaker, for the protection. What we want to say is that the majority of the people here in this province know that when they look for opportunities, ...
What are declaration of interests?
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
5 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Cuban Ambassador |
1 X A4 Size Painting |
R150.00 |
|
minister Nathi Mthethwa - Dept. of Arts |
! x Cap 1X T-shirt |
R300.00 |
|
Presidency Office |
1 X T-shirt |
R300.00 |
|
Russian Ambassador |
1 X bottle of Beluga Vodka |
R1400.00 |
|
Cabinet Secretariat |
1 x T-shirt |
R100.00 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
4 Bedroomed |
Trafalgar |
|
House |
3 Bedroomed |
Nqabeni Village |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
7 items
| Description | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
|
1 X Jonnie Walker Black Label Scotch , 1X INDIA Perspective Book, 1X India Moods and Memory Book |
R350 / Complementary (GOA Summit) High Commissioner of India |
|
|
1X wall Painting |
/-R350 |
Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation, H.E Mr Alexey Volin |
|
1X Ornament |
/-R150 |
Minister of Digital Economy and Society in Thailand, Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj |
|
1X digital Watch |
/-R500 |
Broadband Council |
|
1X Bottle of Woodford Reverse Whiskey |
/-R450 |
US Charge Affairs: Jessey Lapenn |
|
1X 500gr Jasmine Rice |
/- R100 |
Dr Danvivathana: Ambassador Thailand |
|
!X the National parks - America's Best Idea Book |
/-R350 |
Ms Jessyse Lepenne - US Charge d'Affaires |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Nqabeni |
|
House |
2 Bedroom |
Nqabeni |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
8 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
R4 000 |
Cellphone |
Huawei, Dubai |
|
Amb. pof Algeria to SA |
3 x Bott. of Algerian Wine |
R500 |
|
Amb. of China in SA |
Premium mooncake |
R200 |
|
President Jose dos Santos - Angola |
2 x Parker pens; 1 Antique of Angola National Assembly |
Unknown |
|
ITU Secretary General - Geneva Switzerland |
1 x Tie 1 Woman scarf |
$35 each |
|
Amb. of Turkey |
1 x Box of chocolates; 1 x Black pen; 1 x Black Label Jonnie Walker and a Christmas Card |
R500 |
|
Prime Minister of Netherlands |
1 Bott of wine 1 Bread |
R600 |
|
Amb. of Russian Federation to the RSA |
2 Bott. of Vintage Reserve Wine 2013 |
R800 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroomed |
Nqabeni |
|
Cottage |
2 Bedroomed |
Nqabeni |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
21 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr Bernie Farnaroff, SKASA |
Limited edition image of the M062 antenna, 2nd erected antenna of " the 64 Meerkat antennas |
|
|
Minister of Posts Information Techology and Communication Algeria, HE Zohra Derdouri BOUZAMA |
Calender of Algeria National Team players and diary |
" |
|
SITA |
Branded items, 1 Facecloth, 1 Ruler, 1 Silver pen' 1 Cap and water bottle |
" |
|
Department of Arts and Culture |
Branded goLf shirt, cap, scarf |
R500 |
|
CSIR |
Kumbula Mini Tribal chess set |
R400 |
|
Telkom Super Sport Shootout |
Nike golf lunar control shoes; Golf shirts [lime, white, blue]; Long sleeve sweater top; Trousers [light grey[; gloves; Golf balls; Socks; Cap [white - Event logo]; Cap [blue]; Belt; BMW fleece jacket, Shoe bag; POLO team blazer |
R20 000 |
|
Boitmelong Secondary School |
A4 frame with handwritten messages |
Unknown |
|
Minister of Post Information Technology and Communication Algeria, HE Zohra Derdouri BOUMAZA |
Algeria Heritage Site books |
Unknown |
|
Minister of Posts Information Technology and Communication Algeria, HE Zohra Derdouri BOUMAZA |
Collection of CD's of Algeria artists " |
|
|
Minister of Posts Information Technology and Communication Algeria, HE Zohra Derdouri BOUMAZA |
Four boxes of Algerian dates |
Unknown |
|
Algerian Government |
12 Bottles of wine |
Unknown |
|
Algeria Government |
1 Silver antique |
Unknown |
|
DG of he Post Office in Algeria |
Encyclopaedia of postage stamp of Algeria vol 1 |
Unknown |
|
DG of the Post Office in Algeria |
Encyclopaedia of postage stamp of Algeria CD and gadget |
Unknown |
|
Nketoana Local Municipality |
A5 Watch with Minister's picture |
Unknown |
|
SITA |
Flask, note book and backpack |
R300 |
|
HE Nikolai Nikorov |
Yota mobile phone |
R12 999 [not declared] |
|
Chinese delegation |
Paper scroll |
Unknown |
|
ITU SG |
manuel chocolate |
R300 |
|
ITU SG |
ITU tie |
R500 |
|
Telkom Super Sport Shootout |
POLO Long sleeve golfer; Long sleeve knit jersey; Shirt sleeve knit jersey; Dress shirt; Cutter |
|
LAND AND PROPERTY
2 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Cottage |
2 Bedroomed |
Mqabeni |
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Nqabeni |
DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
1 items
| Directorship/Partnership | Type of Business |
|---|---|
|
Prop 5 Corporation [Resigned] |
Private Co. |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
12 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Smile Communications |
Fruit basket |
R300 |
|
4th Ordinary Session of Conference of Plenipotentiaries - Niger |
Decorative Traditional leather bags x 3 |
Unknown |
|
4th Ordinary Session of Conference of Plenipotentiaries - Kenya |
Brown leather bag |
Unknown |
|
4th ordinary Session of Conference of Plenipotentiaries - Chinese ITU |
Chinese Wall hanging scroll |
Unknown |
|
4th Ordinary Session of Conference of Plenipotentiaries - Uganda |
Leather folder |
Unknown |
|
Organisers of ATU Conference in Zimbabwe |
Adpal gladestone leather briefmaster |
R3 300 |
|
Altron |
Book "In Pursuit of a Dream" Bill Venter |
R250 |
|
Ambassador of Palestine |
Johnny6 Walker Black |
+-R1 000 |
|
Ambassador of Russia |
Russian vodka |
+-R1 000 |
|
Samsung |
Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 |
R5 500 |
|
Samsung |
Mont Blanc Star Walker Pen |
R4 718 |
|
Organisers of ATU Conference in Zimbabwe |
Samsung Galaxy S4 |
R7 000 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Houses x 2 |
3 Bedroomed House and 2 Bedroomed cottage |
Nqabeni Homestead |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
+-R30 000 |
9.5% |
Savula Investments |
Ordinary |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
8 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Counterpart - China |
Painting |
-R1 000 |
|
Counterpart - Zimbabwe |
Look-a-Like Ostrich Egg |
+-R500 |
|
British High Commission, Pretoria |
Picnic basket with Xmas goods |
+-R700 |
|
Counterpart - Russia |
3 Bott. of Vodka |
+-R1 300 |
|
Counterpart - China |
Ipad |
+-R13 000 |
|
Counterpart - China |
Portrait |
+-R500 |
|
Counterpart - Namibia |
Painting |
+-R500 |
|
Counterpart - Mozambique |
Painting |
+-R600 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedrooms |
Port Shepstone |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R30 000 |
9.5% |
Savula Investments |
Ordinary |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
11 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Minister's Counterpart - Cuba |
Shirt |
+-R500 |
|
British High Commission |
Picnic basket |
+-R500 |
|
Minister of Arts |
2010 |
+-R100 |
|
The President of Algeria |
Painting |
Unknown |
|
Algeria |
Painting |
+-R600 |
|
Ambassador of Russia |
Premium Russian Vodka |
+-R300 |
|
High Commission |
Cup with flag |
+-R50 |
|
Federation |
Blue ceramic jeweler box |
Unknown |
|
Federation |
Framed portrait of Russia |
+-R300 |
|
+-R700 |
of Copper/Bronze Eland |
Mr Sergey Khrustalev, Councillor |
|
Minister's Counterpart - DRC |
Portrait & wooden gold statue |
+-R700 |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Berea |
SHARES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
1 items
| Nominal Value | No | Name of Company | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R30 000 |
9.5% |
Savula Investments |
Ordinary |
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY
18 items
| Source | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Minister's counterpart, Algeria |
1 Silver fountain pen, 1 silver pen, 2 silver ceremonial swords, 1 Flag of Algeria, Book: the Algerian Navy and its Place in History ; Book: the Central Museum of the Army; Book: The Constructions Militaries Ottamanes; Book: Compagnons delutte |
Unknown |
|
Secretary of Homeland Security [USA - Washington] |
Niman Dancers - Hopi crystal with wooden stand |
Unknown |
|
Director of National Intelligence [USA - Washington] |
Crystal cup by Steuben Glass |
Unknown |
|
Dr Sango [Angola] |
Brown leather desk folder; Delta fountian pen; White ceramic jeweler box |
Unknown |
|
John O-Callaghan, SIS [British HC] |
Picnic basket by Fortum & Mason |
+- R500 |
|
DG: SISE |
Frame wooden statue with plaque [Minister's name] |
+-R300 |
|
HE Mr G L Jose - DG: SISE |
SISE plaque |
+-R200 |
|
HE Mr G L Jose - DG: SISE |
Framed photo of Delagation |
+- R100 |
|
HE Mr G L Jose - DG: SISE |
T-shirt |
+- R50 |
|
Minister of Interior, Maputo |
Book re: Mozambique; 3 bott Cashew Nuts |
+- R200 |
|
Counselor: Embassy of Cuba |
Habana Club |
+- R200 |
|
Mr Amrollah, Outgoing Iranian Representative |
Artwork framed |
+- R500 |
|
Emperors Palace - Peermont Hotels - Casinos - Resorts |
Bathrobe |
+- R300 |
|
Ghana High Commissioner |
Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
+- R1000 |
|
Amb. Angel Villa, Cuba |
Habana Club - Rum, Cuban shirt and Cuban cigars |
+- R500 |
|
Amb. Angel Villa, Cuba |
Brown leather photo album with photos of visit 12-14 July 2009, Maputo |
+- R200 |
|
Sergey Khrustalev Counselor: Embassy of Russia |
2 x Vodka & Glenmorangie Single Malt Whiskey |
Unknown |
|
Dr Sango [Angola] |
1 Service Plate, 1 Brown leather wallet, 1 Brown leather belt, 1 Card and dice game |
Unknown |
LAND AND PROPERTY
1 items
| Description | Extent | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
House |
3 Bedroom |
Berea, Port Shepstone |