COMMITTEES
Due to the variety of issues that fall within the responsibility of the Legislature; different Committees are set up, which deal directly with specific issues.
This ensures that all issues affecting Gauteng receive the Legislature’s attention.
Committees of the Legislature are established in terms of Section 116(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 read with the Rules and Orders of the Legislature.
It is at Committee meetings that all robust debates on issues take place; and where real oversight work and the investigative role of the Legislature are put into practice.
Types of Committees of the Legislature
The Legislature has Standing Committees which are House Committees responsible for internal matters and Portfolio Committees established to oversee government portfolio departments.
Standing Committees include Rules, Oversight Committee on the Premiers Office and the Legislature (Ocpol), Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Privileges & Ethics, Committees on the Scrutiny of the Subordinate Legislature (Cssl), and the Petitions Standing Committee (PSC).
There are also Portfolio Committees named after each Gauteng Provincial Department, and with a duty to hold accountable that Department after which it is named.
Another category of Committees exists, Ad-hoc Committees – which may be established, by resolution of the House or the Speaker’s decision, to deal with special tasks.
Each Committee is led by a Chairperson and every political party in the Legislature is represented in it. This ensures that the views of all political parties are represented on issues that the Legislature deals with.
In their course of duty, Committees:
- Deliberate and make recommendations on bills;
- Call government department to account on police and system matters (in relation to service delivery);
- Conduct Public Hearings; and
- Conduct oversight visits.
Committee meetings are generallyopen to the public. Only in some circumstances may the Chairperson order a Committee meeting not to be open to public.
Composition of House Committees
Below are the Committees of the Seventh Gauteng Provincial Legislature and the clusters under which they fall:
Governance Cluster
- The Rules Committee
Chairperson: Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe
Honourable Mosupyoe’s political journey began when she was elected as a member of the South African Civic Organisation (SANCO) in her younger years.
Since then, she went on to build an illustrious career as a seasoned politician and public servant – having served as a Ward Committee member, Municipal Councillor, Municipal Committee Chairperson, MMC, Municipal Council Speaker, MEC, among the many roles that she has fulfilled.
Cellphone:
Email: mmosupyoe@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Rules Committee enforces Legislature’s Standing Rules in the House and in Commitees. It prepares and adjusts the GPL’s annual programme, monitors its implementation, and decides how all GPL Committees are constituted.
It ensures the proper debating of Committee reports in the House and relays matters of Provincial concern to the NCOP, which are discussed nationally.
It submits the GPL’s programme to the NCOP for planning and negotiates on the GPL’s behalf in planning processes in the NCOP.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Nomvuyo Mhlakaza- Manamela (ANC) Hon. Ruhan Robinson (DA)
Hon. Dulton Adams (ACDP) Hon. Moses Koma (EFF)
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Thabang Nkani (MK)
Hon. Mike Moriarty (DA) Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Ntsako Mogobe (ANC)
Hon. Bonginkosi Dhlamini (IFP)
Hon. Bafana Mahlabe (MK)
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC)
Hon. Vuyiswa Jentile (ANC)
Hon. Anton Alberts (VFP)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Vuyiswa Ramokgopa
Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Shyla Peters (PA)
- Committee on the Scrutiny of Subordinate Legislature (Cssl)Â Â
Chairperson: Matshidiso Mfikoe
Born in Alexandra, Hon. Mfikoe was a student activist I the 1980s, and later went on to join the ANC Youth and Womens Leagues.
Her long political career has seen fulfil some significant roles, including PR Councillor, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health, Public Safety, EISD, and Finance in the City of Johannesburg (COJ), and Member of Parliament (MP) among others. As a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, she has previously served in Committees such as CSSL, Health, Roads & Transport, and Economic Development.
Cellphone: 082 582 3046
Email: mmfikoe@gpl.gv.za
About the Committee
The Committee deals with Provincial Bills and other Provincial matters that are referred to it by the Speaker or the House. It also deals with National Bills and other national matters submitted to the committee by the Speaker. It serves to maintain oversight on Members of the Executive Council and departments in fulfilling their responsibilities including the implementation of legislation. The Committee ensures that the law-making and oversight processes of the Legislature prioritize public interest.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Ntsako Mogobe (ANC) Hon. Mervyn Cirota (DA)
Hon. Mbali Hlophe (ANC) Hon. Noliqwa Semahla (EFF)
Hon. Mpho Sesedinyane (ANC) Hon. John Moodey (ACTSA)
Hon. Michael Sun (DA)
Hon. Crezane Bosch (DA)
Hon. Koketso Poho (EFF)
Hon. Meshack Skhosana (MK)
- Oversight Committee on the Premier’s Office & the Legislature (Ocpol) Chairperson: Honourable Lentheng Mekgwe
Hon. Mekgwe’s long political career dates to days of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) and SAYCO.
When the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality was established, she was elected as a ward councillor as well as the Speaker of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Council from 2001-2006.
Since then she’s served as Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development, MEC for Local Government and Housing, and Speaker of the Gauteng Legislature, among other roles.
Cellphone: 0832290987
Email: lmekgwe@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee scrutinizes the Legislature’s budget and Annual Report, assesses the successes and failures of the Legislature in fulfilling its mandate to support MPLs in performing their duties, scrutinizes the administration of the Premier’s Office and scrutinizes the Annual Report of the Premier’s Office. This is to improve oversight over the Executive and foster accountability.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Nomathemba Mokgethi (ANC) Hon. Jack Bloom (DA)
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Bandile Masuku (ANC)
Hon. Tlou Chokoe (ANC)
Hon. Solly Msimanga (DA)
Hon. Frederik Nel (DA)
Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Thabang Nkani (MK)
- Petitions Standing Committee
Chairperson: Honourable Vuyiswa Jentile
Hon. Jentile is one of the few emerging millennial elected representatives in the Legislature. Like many of her seniors, her activism is rooted in various student, youth and civil society movements. She has served as SASCO Deputy Chairperson of SASCO in VUT, SASCO Convener in Sedibeng, PEC Member, Gauteng’s first female SASCO Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson of ANC Youth League at Albert Nkutha, and is current ANC Youth League Deputy Convener.
She has also served in the Gauteng PTT, ANC Women’s League’s REC, and the Gauteng Youth Advisory panel for the 6th Administration MPL.
Cellphone:
Email: vjentile@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Petitions Committee derives its mandate from the Petitions Act 5 of 2002. The Committee exists to ensure the orderly resolution of grievances of Gauteng residents. It seeks to ensure the realisation of the Citizens’ Constitutional right to efficient service delivery and participation by Citizens in matters of governance of the Province they call home – Gauteng.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Gregory Schneemann (ANC) Hon. Leanne de Jager (DA)
Hon. Thulani Ndlovu (ANC) Hon. Boitumelo Makhene (EFF)
Hon. Boitumelo Letsoalo (ANC)
Hon. Moipone Mhlongo (ANC)
Hon. Kingsol Chabalala (DA)
Hon. Jade Miller (DA)
Hon. Matshidiso Maloka (EFF)
Hon. Tshepo Seteka (EFF)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Thabang Nkani (MK)
- Privileges & Ethics Committee
Chairperson: Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela
Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza–Manamela’s political activism has seen her serve in many civil and political structures.
In the early years of her political activism, she joined student and youth movements such as the Gauteng Young Women’s Network (YWN), the South African Student Congress (SASCO), the Gauteng Province Young Communist League, the South African Communist Party of Gauteng, the ANC Youth League’s NEC, NTT, and several others.
Since then, she has served in the ANC’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) and the Provincial Working Committee (PWC) among others.
Cellphone: 066 010 0857
Email: nmhlakaza-manamela@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee consists of the Deputy Speaker, the Leader of Government Business and a member of each party represented in the Legislature. It oversees the implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics and investigates charges of breach of privilege and contempt against MPLs. It also considers reports of the Integrity Commissioner and acts on them when it is appropriate to do so.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Laura Abrahams (EFF)
Hon. Boitumelo Letsoalo (ANC)
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC)
Hon. Refiloe Nt’sekhe (DA)
Hon. Bonginkosi Dhlamini (IFP)
Hon. Dulton Adams (ACDP)
Hon. Lindiwe Masilela (EFF)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Anton Alberts (VFP)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Thabang Nkani (MK)
Hon. Meshack Skhosana (MK)
- Programming Committee
Chairperson: Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe
Honourable Mosupyoe’s political journey began when she was elected as a member of the South African Civic Organisation (SANCO) in her younger years.
Since then, she went on to build an illustrious career as a seasoned politician and public servant – having served as a Ward Committee member, Municipal Councillor, Municipal Committee Chairperson, MMC, Municipal Council Speaker, MEC, among the many roles that she has fulfilled.
Cellphone:
Email: mmosupyoe@gpl.gov.za
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela (ANC) Hon. Kingsol Chabalala (DA)
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko (ANC)
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC)
Hon. Ntsako Mogobe (ANC)
Hon. Matshidiso Mfikoe (ANC)
Hon. Dulton Adams (ACDP)
Hon. Bonginkosi Dhlamini (IFP)
Hon. Leanne de Jager (DA)
Hon. Moses Koma (EFF)
Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Frederik Mulder (VFP)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Neville Dilebo (MK)
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Chairperson: Honourable John Moodey
Honourable John Moodey founded an Eldorado Park rate payers’ association and served in its executive for years.
In 1996 he joined the DA and in 1998 he was elected as the Chairperson of its Florida branch.
Since then he has served as a DA Councillor for Ward 70 in Florida Johannesburg, Chairperson of the Johannesburg DA Councillors, DA Vice-Chairperson for the Gauteng South Region, DA Provincial Leader, DA’s Caucus Leader in the GPL, and several other roles.
He has also served in GPL Committees including Public Transport, Roads & Works, Community Safety, and OCPOL.
Cellphone:
Email: jmoodey@gpl.gov.za and john@actionsa.co.za
About the Committee
Scopa is a critical element in the Legislature’s efforts to ensure government transparency – through rigorous examination of Government Financial Statements and reports of the Auditor General (AG). Scopa oversees the work of stakeholders such as the Office of the Auditor General, Gauteng Treasury and Provincial Government Departments, Local Governments and other public entities to ensure efficient financial management, accountability and performance.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Mzikayifani Khumalo (ANC) Hon. Ruhan Robinson (DA)
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC) Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Andiswa Mosai (ANC)
Hon. Disebo Tlebere (ANC)
Hon. Gregory Schneemann (ANC)
Hon. Alan Fuchs (DA)
Hon. Ina Cilliers (DA)
Hon. Moleboheng Masoleng (EFF)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Frederik Mulder (VFP)
Hon. Annah Xaba (MK)
- Standing Committee of Chairpersons
Chairperson: Honourable Dulton Adams
Bishop Adams boasts extensive knowledge in the local and regional political scene and has a solid understanding of hot button issues from various political viewpoints.
In 2019 he was appointed as the Gauteng Legislature’s Chairperson of Committee on the Scrutiny of Sub-Ordinate Legislation (CSSL). He later served in the Economic Development, Social Development, Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation, Education, Co-operative, Governance, Traditional Affairs & E-Government, OCPOL, Rules, Programming Committee and Privileges & Ethics committees.
Cellphone: 066 0100 679
Email: dadams@gpl.gov.za
Deputy: Honourable Thulani Ndlovu
Born in Soweto, Honourable Thulani Ndlovu was introduced to the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) and the ANC Youth League in the early 1990s.
He served in the executive committees of many student and youth formations including those of the ANC Youth League. Among these are roles such as the ANC’s Isandlwana Branch Treasurer, ANC Youth League Branch Chairperson, ANC Youth League’s Alexander Zonal Chairperson, ANC’s Isandlwana Branch Secretary, ANC’s Alexander Zonal Secretary,
Gauteng ANC Youth League Provincial Task Team, and the Gauteng ANC Youth League Provincial Working Committee.
Cellphone:
Email: tndlovu@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
Also known as the Chair of Chairs’ Committee, this Committee oversees and coordinates the work of all Committee of the House. It considers the Annual Programme of Committees and makes recommendations to the Rules and Programming Committee regarding matters affecting the functioning of Committees.
Committee Members
Hon. Morakane Mosupyoe (ANC)
Hon. Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela (ANC)
Hon. Lentheng Mekgwe (ANC)
Hon. Gregory Schneemann (ANC)
Hon. Boitumelo Letswalo (ANC)
Hon. Thulani Ndlovu (ANC)
Hon. Andiswa Mosai (ANC)
Hon. Nomathemba Mokgethi (ANC)
Hon. Tlou Chokoe (ANC)
Hon. Disebo Tlebere (ANC)
Hon. Bandile Masuku (ANC)
Hon. Moipone Mhlongo (ANC)
Hon. Mbali Hlophe (ANC)
Hon. Mzikayifani Khumalo (ANC)
Hon. Matshidiso Mfikoe (ANC)
Hon. Vuyiswa Jentile (ANC)
Hon. Anton Alberts (VFP)
Hon. Frederik Mulder (VFP)
Hon. John Moodey (ACTSA)
Social Transformation Cluster
- Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Traditional Affairs
Chairperson: Honourable Mzikayifani Khumalo
Born in Randfontein, Honourable Khumalo’s first political leadership role was as the Chairperson of COSAS Mohlakeng Branch.
His many subsequent roles include ANC West Rand’s Regional Deputy Chairperson, ANC Gauteng Provincial Executive Member, ANC West Rand’s Regional Election Deputy Coordinator, Political Advisor to the Executive Mayor West Rand District Municipality, Political Advisor to the Speaker of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Councillor for the Randfontein Transitional Local Council, Speaker of Randfontein Local Municipality, Executive Mayor of Randfontein Local Municipality and later the Rand West City Local Municipality, ANC Chief in the GPL, OCPOL member and the Legislature Services Board (LSB) member.
Cellphone:
Email: mkhumalo1@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee exists to ensure that the Gauteng Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) supports municipalities to create an enabling environment for economic growth. it holds the Department accountable for providing support to and strengthening municipalities in terms of Section 154 of the Constitution. It also reviews reports from Department, as well as analyse and approve all budgets and Annual Reports of the department.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Andiswa Mosai (ANC) Hon. Leanne de Jager (DA)
Hon. Ntsako Mogobe (ANC) Hon. Lindiwe Masilela (EFF)
Hon. Solly Msimanga (DA) Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Khathutshelo Rasilingwane (DA)
Hon. Boitumelo Makhene (EFF)
Hon. Moleboheng Masoleng (EFF)
Hon. Sibusiso Nyathi (MK)
Hon. Neville Dilebo (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Community Safety
Chairperson: Honourable Bandile Masuku
Qualified Medical Doctor, Honourable Dr Bandile Masuku, has served as Head of the Clinical Unit in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital, before being seconded as Advisor to the Head of Department of Health in Gauteng. He worked as a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Pholosong Regional Hospital and then Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, the largest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere. He obtained his fellowship from Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) in 2014, which qualified him as a specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
As public servant he has served in the ANC NEC Sub-Committee on Health & Education, the ANC Task Team on the National Health Insurance (NHI), and the PEC of the ANC Gauteng Province.
Cellphone:
Email: bmasuku@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee ensures that the Gauteng Department of Community Safety promotes a safe and secure Gauteng Province. It holds the Department accountable for improving the quality of policing, deepening meaningful community participation, enhancing social crime prevention, fostering integrity, initiating and sustaining sound and supportive institutional arrangements, promoting pedestrian safety, intensifying traffic law enforcement, and creating a safer road environment.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC) Hon. Ruhan Robinson (DA)
Hon. Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela (ANC) Hon. Moses Koma (EFF)
Hon. Crezane Bosch (DA)
Hon. Michael Sun (DA)
Hon. Matshidiso Maloka (EFF)
Hon. John Moodey (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Sibusiso Nyathi (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Education
Chairperson: Honourable Moipone Mhlongo
Cellphone:
Email: mmhlongo@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Education Committee oversees the work of the Gauteng Department of Education and initiates laws that govern the education sector in the province. It holds the Gauteng Education Department accountable for smart service delivery of quality public education, delivering a cutting edge curriculum, providing access to quality lifelong learning opportunities for residents. The Department is committed to eliminating inequality in education
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Mpho Sesedinyane (ANC) Hon. Bronwynn Engelbrecht (DA)
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Noliqwa Semahla (EFF)
Hon. Sergio dos Santos (DA) Hon. John Moodey (ACTSA)
Hon. Michael Waters (DA)
Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Health & Wellness
Chairperson: Honourable Boitumelo Letsoalo
Honourable Letsoalo joined the ANC Youth League after completing his secondary education and joined SASCO and the YCL in university. He led in all three structures at university and beyond.
A qualified Legal Practitioner, he has served as a Legal advisor to the Deputy Minister of Health, facilitated Legal advisory to the ANC Provincial List Committee, consulted as a Legal Technical Officer at MCC/SAHPRA,and ran a Private Legal Practice from 2015 to 2019.
He has also served as a member of the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the ANC in Gauteng.
Cellphone: 082 329 8809
Email: bletsoalo@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee oversees the work of the Gauteng Health Department in delivering quality health services, implementing best-practice health care strategies, and creating an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng for an improved quality of life for all citizens. The Committee initiates laws that provide for high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Matshidiso Mfikoe (ANC) Hon. Alan Fuchs (DA)
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Jack Bloom (DA)
Hon. Madeleine Hicklin (DA)
Hon. Koketso Poho (EFF)
Hon. Emma More (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation (SACR)
Chairperson: Honourable Disebo Tlebere
Honourable Tlebere has previously served as the ANC’s Sedibeng Regional Executive Committee Member, and as the Secretary of the ANC Futheli Ledula Branch.
She has fulfilled several roles in the ANC Women’s League including Regional Secretary, RTT Coordinator, and Branch Executive Committee Member.
She also served as the Branch Deputy Secretary of Nehawu in the Office of the Premier.
Under the Gauteng ANC Youth League Provincial, she previously served in the Executive Committee, the Sedibeng Regional Executive Committee, and as the Branch Secretary, Futheli Ledula Branch.
She was also a Non-Executive Board Member of the National Youth Development Agency, and was also in the Gauteng Youth Commission.
Cellphone:
Email: dtlebere@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee oversees all the work of the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation to ensure the efficient implementation its mandate. This includes: developing and nurturing young sport and artistic talent to ensure a pool of talented people for competitive and major events; preserving the heritage resources and promotes National Days and symbols; supporting competitive and major sports, arts and cultural events; providing library support services by establishing and maintaining community libraries, and providing accessible records to preserve Gauteng’s history.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Thulani Ndlovu (ANC) Hon. Jade Miller (DA)
Hon. Mbali Hlophe (ANC) Hon. Koketso Poho (EFF)
Hon. Kingsol Chabalala (DA) Hon. Emma More (ACTSA)
Hon. Leanne de Jager (DA)
Hon. Dulton Adams (ACDP)
Hon. Tshepo Seteka (EFF)
Hon. Nomthandazo Meso (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Social Development
Chairperson: Honourable Tlou Chokoe
Honourable Chokoe holds a PhD in Agriculture & Animal Science from the University of Limpopo. He also went through the OR Tambo School of Leadership and holds a Certificate in Politics from ANC Gauteng’s Walter Sisulu School of Leadership.
In addition to the long list of roles that he has fulfilled as a public servant, his illustrious professional resume includes stints as a Chief of Staff in the Ministry of Agriculture Land Reform & Rural Development; as well as Senior Scientist Manager: Genetics Resources; Scientist Manager: Farm Genetics Resources; and Deputy Director: Genetics Resources at the Department of Agriculture.
Cellphone:
Email: tchokoe@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee exists to hold the Gauteng Department of Social Development accountable for designing and implementing programmes for the eradication of poverty, social protection and social development among the poorest of the poor, the most helpless and the sidelined, through its partnerships with its primary customers, service recipients and all those sharing its vision.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Mpho Sesedinyane (ANC) Hon. Ina Cilliers (DA)
Hon. Lentheng Mekgwe (ANC) Hon. Laura Abrahams (EFF)
Hon. Refiloe Nt’sekhe (DA)
Hon. Nazley Sharif (DA)
Hon. Noliqwa Semahla (EFF)
Hon. Emma More (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Nomthandazo Meso (MK)
Hon. Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements
Chairperson: Honourable Nomathemba Mokgethi
Cellphone: 066 474 4247
Email: nmokgethi@gpl.gov.za
The Committee oversees the work of the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements to ensure the delivery of shelter to the People of Gauteng. It ensures that the Department builds sustainable communities and gives communities access to affordable housing within targeted precincts. The Committee holds the Department accountable for delivering a mixture of housing products to suit Gauteng’s low, middle, and high income earners.
It also initiates laws governing the provision of human settlements in the Province.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Gregory Schneemann (ANC) Hon. Alan Fuchs (DA)
Hon. Vuyiswa Jentile (ANC) Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Mervyn Cirota (DA)
Hon. Evert du Plessis (DA)
Hon. Laura Abrahams (EFF)
Hon. Lindiwe Masilela EFF)
Hon. Emma More (ACTSA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Nomthandazo Meso (MK)
Economic Transformation Cluster
- Portfolio Committee on Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development Chairperson: Honourable Frederik Mulder
Honourable Mulder joined the former Conservative Party of Dr. Andries Treurnicht in 1983 and the Freedom Front Plus (FFP) in 1994 where he served as Regional Leader in the West RandIn 1999 he was elected as the FFP’s Gauteng Provincial Secretary and served as party leader from 2004 to 2023.
He also served in the National Executive Committee and as representative on the party’s Federal Council of Gauteng.
He served in the Third and Fourth Gauteng Legislature as an elected public representative, and National Parliament in the Sixth administration.
Cellphone:
Email: fmulder@GPL.gov.za
The Committee facilitates effective and value-adding oversight, legislation and public participation in the work of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. It exists to ensure that Department delivers its mandate of transforming agri-food value chains, and ensuring sustainable development for healthy, food secure, integrated, smart and developed urban and rural communities in Gauteng. It holds the Department accountable for modernizing and transforming the agri-food value chain, sustainable environmental management and development of urban and rural communities, inclusive participation in the commercial agri-food value chain, promoting food security, and promoting the One Health System.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Nomathemba Mokgethi (ANC) Hon. Leanne de Jager (DA)
Hon. Tlou Chokoe (ANC) Hon. Tshepo Seteka (EFF)
Hon. Jade Miller (DA)
Hon. Bronwynn Engelbrecht (DA)
Hon. Boitumelo Makhene (EFF)
Hon. John Moodey (ACTSA)
Hon. Sibusiso Nyathi (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on e-Government and Research & Development
Chairperson: Honourable Mbali Hlophe
At the provincial election held on 8 May 2019, Honourable Mbali Hlophe was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (ANC) as an ANC representative and was sworn in as an MPL on 22 May 2019. Hon. Hlophe was appointed MEC responsible for the provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation 29 May 2019.
In her portfolio, Hon. Hlophe’s key responsibilities include ensuring equitable access to sports and recreational facilities and creating opportunities for communities, whilst promoting social cohesion through sport, arts, culture, and recreation.
Cellphone:
Email: mhlophe@gpl.gov.za
The Committee facilitates effective and value-adding oversight, legislation and public participation in the work of the Gauteng Department of e-Government and Research & Development. It exists to ensure that the Department delivers its mandate of modernising the public service to deliver efficient services to the residents of Gauteng.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Lentheng Mekgwe (ANC) Hon. Michael Sun (DA)
Hon. Vuyiswa Jentile (ANC) Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Ina Cilliers (DA) Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Michael Waters (DA)
Hon. Noliqwa Semahla (EFF)
Hon. Bafana Mahlabe (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Economic Development
Chairperson: Honourable Anton Alberts
Honourable Anton Alberts was a Member of Parliament since 2009 and served in the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade & Industry.
As a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature since 2019, he served in Committees including Education, OCPOL, Roads & Transport Committee and Economic Development.
He has enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a legal practitioner and as public servant – where he made landmark contributions into legislation.
His illustrious career includes landmark feats as a lecturer in Criminal, Corporate & International Law at Technikon SA and Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), acting as Head of Legal Affairs for M-Net among others.
Cellphone: 066 0101 093
Email: aalberts@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
Holds the Gauteng Department of Economic Development accountable for facilitating, promoting, and developing economic growth in the Gauteng City Region. It ensures that the Department enhances inclusivity in Gauteng’s economy and improves its competitiveness. Also ensures that the Department implements an appropriate environmental framework to foster economic growth and job creation in Gauteng and adheres to sound financial management policies and structures.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Thulani Kunene (ANC) Hon. Sergio dos Santos (DA)
Hon. Boitumelo Letsoalo (ANC) Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Matshidiso Mfikoe (ANC)
Hon. Mike Moriarty (DA)
Hon. Nazley Sharif (DA)
Hon. Frans Ngobeni (EFF)
Hon. Laura Abrahams (EFF)
Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Annah Xaba (MK)
Hon. Neville Dilebo (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Finance
Chairperson: Honourable Andiswa Mosai
Cellphone:
Email: amosai@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Finance Committee oversees the work of the Gauteng Treasury and ensures sound financial practices and good governance. It holds Gauteng Treasury accountable for creating a budget that responds to provincial priorities, setting up and implementing ethical fiscal controls and good corporate governance in compliance with relevant legislation and Batho-Pele principles.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Disebo Tlebere (ANC) Hon. Mervyn Cirota (DA)
Hon. Mpho Sesedinyane (ANC) Hon. Matshidiso Maloka (EFF)
Hon. Ntsako Mogobe (ANC)
Hon. Ruhan Robinson (DA)
Hon. Madeleine Hicklin (DA)
Hon. Philip Makwala (EFF)
Hon. Richard Ngobeni (ACTSA)
Hon. Louisa Evans (PA)
Hon. Ayanda Allie (BOSA)
Hon. Annah Xaba (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Infrastructure Development
Chairperson: Honourable Thulani Ndlovu
Born in Soweto, Honourable Thulani Ndlovu was introduced to the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) and the ANC Youth League in the early 1990s.
He served in the executive committees of many student and youth formations including those of the ANC Youth League. Among these are roles such as the ANC’s Isandlwana Branch Treasurer, ANC Youth League Branch Chairperson, ANC Youth League’s Alexander Zonal Chairperson, ANC’s Isandlwana Branch Secretary, ANC’s Alexander Zonal Secretary,
Gauteng ANC Youth League Provincial Task Team, and the Gauteng ANC Youth League Provincial Working Committee.
Cellphone: 067 410 4917
Email: tndlovu@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee ensures that Gauteng Department of Infrastructure implements the Provincial Government’s capital expenditure budget and other infrastructure projects that use sole or joint GPG financial investments. It ensures that the Department maximises the social and economic benefits of GPG’s property portfolio. It ensures that the Department implements BBBEE policies and preferential procurement in line with approved targets. It is exists to curb all fruitless and wasteful expenditure in the Province’s infrastructure development projects that are managed by the Department.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Lesego Makhubela (ANC) Hon. Michael Sun (DA)
Hon. Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela (ANC) Hon. Koketso Poho (EFF)
Hon. Mzikayifani Khumalo (ANC)
Hon. Nicolaas de Jager (DA)
Hon. Khathutshelo Rasilingwane (DA)
Hon. Dulton Adams (ACDP)
Hon. Lindiwe Masilela (EFF)
Hon. Bafana Mahlabe (MK)
- Portfolio Committee on Transport & Logistics
Chairperson: Honourable Gregory Schneemann
Honourable Gregory Schneemann’s became a founding Member of the Democratic Party (DP) in 1989.
In 1995, he joined the ANC and was a candidate in Local Government Elections.
In 1999, he was deployed to National Parliament and served in Committees including Housing, Transport, Joint Budget Committee, Communications and Police. He also served in several roles including Whip of the Police and Communications Committees and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Labour.
He was also Chief of Staff for the MEC Human Settlements, Urban Planning & COGTA.
Cellphone: 060 999 9146
Email: gschneemann@gpl.gov.za
About the Committee
The Committee holds the Gauteng Department of Roads & Transport accountable for ensuring that there is improved mobility and accessibility in Gauteng. It ensures that the Department develops transport and socio-economic infrastructure that helps residents participate meaningfully in economic and social activities. Ultimately, the Committee aims to ensure that Gauteng has an integrated, sustainable infrastructure that promotes people-centred, innovative and an accessible, safe and affordable movement of people, goods and services.
Committee Members Alternate Members
Hon. Moipone Mhlongo (ANC) Hon. Crezane Bosch (DA)
Hon. Bandile Masuku (ANC) Hon. Moses Koma (EFF)
Hon. Frederik Nel (DA)
Hon. Evert du Plessis (DA)
Hon. Moleboheng Masoleng (EFF)
Hon. Meshack Skhosana (MK)
