Councillor Shameemah Salie

ABOUT CLLR SHAMEEMAH SALIE

Advocate Shameemah Salie is the youngest of 6 children. She is married and has 5 children.
She attended Portland’s Primary and Jamaica Primary and Woodlands Senior Secondary. Has a B.Proc Degree from the University of the Western Cape (1998), and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Western Cape (20024).

Shameemah is passionate about the welfare of the most vulnerable members of our communities, including the elderly. She has, from the onset of her career, focused on matters impacting women and children, including on sexual violence victim empowerment and support.

She was a public servant for many years, and her repertoire includes service as a Family Advocate in the Department of Justice, and State advocate in the National Prosecuting Authority until 2015, at which time she joined Al Jama-ah on a full-time basis.  This is when her focus became fully on serving the communities through various projects for upliftment and empowerment.

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She is very active in protecting the rights of the Mu’tamireen and Hujaaj, constantly fighting for their fair and just treatment. She loves cricket and was a scorekeeper for the Ottomans cricket club, while also assisting with mini cricket coaching at Primroses cricket club.

She has a passion for promoting sports, especially cricket, at grass roots levels, recognising its vital contribution to keeping our children off the streets, and building discipline and teamwork. She also loves swimming, reading and travelling. Even though Shameemah jokingly complains that Al Jama-ah leaves her no time for her favourite hobbies, her first love is her community, which she prioritises through her presence and visibility in the communities she whole-heartedly serves

COUNCILLOR HIGHLIGHTS

In the dynamic landscape of South African politics, where diversity and representation are crucial, Shameemah Dollie Salie, the spokesperson for Al Jama-ah, has emerged as a powerful advocate for change. She has captured the attention of many with her impassioned speeches, dedication to community upliftment, and commitment to a more inclusive South Africa. 

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HON SALIE IN PARLIAMENT

From May 2024 – May 2025, Advocate Shameemah Salie stood in as Al Jama-ah’s second MP in the National Assembly, on behalf of Councillor Ismail Moosa.

Moosa’ was required to resign as a Ward Councillor from the City of Johannesburg following the 2024 national elections, but the Party’s President Hon. Ganief Hendricks requested that he stay on for another year as councillor until the fulfillment of Al Jama-ah ward and governance commitments.

This is the work completed by Advocate MP Shameemah Salie during this time:

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHAMEEMAH SALIE

SHAMEEMAH SALIE APPOINTED AS AL JAMA-AHS SECOND MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Al Jama-ah Congratulates its second Member of Parliament who was sworn in earlier today: Al Jama-ah Party is pleased to announce the swearing in of its second Member of Parliament, Adv Shameemah Salie.

Adv Shameemah Salie was sworn in earlier today in the Speaker’s Boardroom at Parliament.

The party has now secured two Member of Parliament (MP) posts. The first post returned to the party’s leader, Hon Ganief Hendricks (who is now the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Social Development). Adv Shameemah Salie has taken up the second seat in Parliament and her position as councillor in the City of Cape Town will be filled by Adv. Yusuf Khan Dalwai.

Al Jama-ah extends its heartfelt congratulations to Member Salie and is confident that she would continue to be the party’s dissenting voice in Parliament. 

FIRST SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT

Hon Adv. Salie’s Maiden speech as the MINI PLENARY on International Relations and Co-operation, 16 July 2024 

” While promoting solidarity with the Palestinians’ liberation struggle, South Africa’s trades with Israel remains strong … amounting to almost 3 billion rand exported goods to this apartheid state; this is rather hypocritical!

AL JAMA-AH does not support a two-state solution; AL JAMA-AH supports a one state solution! We cannot claim ownership of land through a genocide

READ THE FULL SPEECH HERE

WE STAND IN SUPPORT

Shameemah Dollie Salie – I stand 200% in support of Advocate, Honorable Member of Parliament Shameemah Dollie Salie and Al Jama’ah in their firm stance against #cyberbullyingawareness political coercion, and the divisive tactics that threaten unity within our community.

It is clear that Al Jama’ah acted with integrity, refusing to be dictated to or pressured into decisions that do not align with their principles. The party made an independent and well-reasoned choice, demonstrating leadership and accountability to their constituents. Any attempt to misrepresent their position or threaten them into submission is not only unethical but also exposes the true intentions of those who seek to manipulate political narratives for their gain.

Unity within the Muslim community should never be sacrificed for personal or political agendas. As Muslims, we are commanded to uphold justice, respect, and mutual understanding. Attempting to strong-arm Al Jama’ah into a collective decision they were never a part of is a clear example of intimidation, which has no place in a democratic and ethical society.

Advocate Shameemah Dollie Salie’s response is principled, courageous, and a necessary reminder that we must resist efforts to create disunity. Al Jama’ah’s commitment to standing firm on their own strategy while respecting the cause at hand is commendable.

We will not be bullied. We will not be dictated to. And we will not allow political opportunists to create division for their own gain. Truth and justice must always prevail.

LETTERS OF CONGRATULATIONS

RECEIVED WITH HUMILITY & THANKS FROM THE MUSLIM JUDICIAL COUNCIL

Dear Parliamentarian Shameemah Salie,

On behalf of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), I extend our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as a Member of Parliament for Al Jama-ah. This prestigious position is a testament to your unwavering dedication, tireless work, and impactful contributions to our community.

Your exemplary service as a City of Cape Town Councilor has been marked by significant achievements and a strong commitment to social justice and community welfare. Your efforts in mobilizing support for Palestinian causes, advocating for cancer awareness, and addressing critical service delivery issues have not gone unnoticed. Your ability to engage with community members, provide essential support during crises, and elevate important social issues on various platforms has truly set you apart as a leader.

We are confident that your transition to this new role in Parliament will bring about positive change and further amplify the voices of those you represent. Your passion for justice and equity will undoubtedly guide you in making meaningful contributions to our nation’s legislative process.

May Allah (SWT) grant you strength, wisdom, and success in all your endeavors. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact you will continue to make as a Member of Parliament.

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved appointment. We are proud of your accomplishments and stand ready to support you in your new role.

MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM QAASIM HEDNRICKS

WE JUST WANT TO SAY …

WE ARE 200%

IN YOUR CORNER

Shameemah Dollie Salie I stand 200% in support of Advocate, Honorable Member of Parliament Shameemah Dollie Salie and Al Jama’ah in their firm stance against #cyberbullyingawareness political coercion, and the divisive tactics that threaten unity within our community.  

It is clear that Al Jama’ah acted with integrity, refusing to be dictated to or pressured into decisions that do not align with their principles. The party made an independent and well-reasoned choice, demonstrating leadership and accountability to their constituents. Any attempt to misrepresent their position or threaten them into submission is not only unethical but also exposes the true intentions of those who seek to manipulate political narratives for their gain. 

Unity within the Muslim community should never be sacrificed for personal or political agendas. As Muslims, we are commanded to uphold justice, respect, and mutual understanding. Attempting to strong-arm Al Jama’ah into a collective decision they were never a part of is a clear example of intimidation, which has no place in a democratic and ethical society.  

Advocate Shameemah Dollie Salie’s response is principled, courageous, and a necessary reminder that we must resist efforts to create disunity. Al Jama’ah’s commitment to standing firm on their own strategy while respecting the cause at hand is commendable. 

We will not be bullied.
We will not be dictated to.
And we will not allow political opportunists to create division for their own gain.
Truth and justice must always prevail.  🙏🏿

REPORT

The following is a summary of the work of Councillor Shameemah Salie | 2026

Projects undertaken by Adv Salie for January

  • Toiletry and stationary drive
  • Underwear drive
  • Discussions on justice system
  • Discussion on Saps failures, support of affected communities and protests against crime
  • Escalating and addressing issues on long queues in Mitchells Plain SASSA and failure of timeous payments of pensioners and those with disability
  • Assistance on raising funds for burials of those in need and assisting those in need to connect with relevant structures
  • Social media engagement
  • Assistance with Wesley Neuman matter
  • Gangsterism on Cape flats and providing support to victims of crime and families
  • International relations matters a affecting economy and humanity
  • Engagement and education on local elections and observations

Projects undertaken by Adv Salie from 22 January – February

  • Mowbray cemetery clean up day
  • Dignity packs
  • Food parcels
  • Legal matters assisted
  • Deceased estates
  • Disputes on maintenance and family law matters
  • Assisting students with placements
  • Assisting matriculants with placements and alternative options
  • Follow up and escalating to SASSA on non payments of elders and those with disabilities
  • Service delivery
  • Continued electrical outages and cable theft Bokmakierie
  • Water issues water off due to vandalism several areas affected. Assisted with after effects once water on securing assistance of private plumbers to help elders
  • Faulty metre and water gushing
  • Social media engagements daily on matters relevant to community

MONTH OF JANUARY:

– Stationary and toiletry drive for back to school
– Event held for honouring staff of Mowbray cemetery
–  service delivery logging and follow up electricity outages Hazendal
–  Support of heritage and culture; Providing info on water outages
–  Purchase of stationary and toiletries for those in need, Osmans
–  Service delivery requests and distribution of stationary, Goodwood
–  Blood donation; Urgent appeal and social media engagement on need for O and B blood group
–  Assistance to parents with needs of stationary and outstanding school fees, Heideveld
–  Purchase of stationary and toiletries for back to school drive, Osmans.
–  Distribution of toiletries, clothes and stationary for back to school, Hazendal.
–  Assistance towards matrics for further studies, Cape Town ;
–  Assistance with street lights out in Pelican Park
–  Distributions of back to school items, New Horizons
–  Social media engagement on matrics and back to school drives
–  Assistance to parents whose children had not been accepted at schools
–  Assistance of transfers of students who had faced bullying at schools.
–  Purchase of more stationary and toiletries for distribution, Lansdowne
–  Distribution of groceries and stationary in Pelican Park.
–  Assistance on school fees, stationary and groceries for family in need in Heideveld
–  Report assistance to Mutamireen query on Hadj and Umrah
–  Collection of school shoes for distribution in Pinelands ; and Hazendal
–  Support to community where child was killed ; Athlone Court
–  Subcouncil 18 meeting in Lotus River
–  Toiletry and stationary drive
–  Underwear drive
–  Discussions on justice system and Saps failures, support of affected communities and protests 
–  Assistance of students on further studies, Belville
–  Civic awards ; Cape Town
–  Meeting with residents on service delivery queries and rebates in Kuilsriver
–  Project to assist with dignity packs for school going children in Belgravia and Epping
–  Subcouncil meeting in Lotus River
–  Collection of food parcels and distribution in Surrey Estate ;Drop off of parcels in Hazendal.
–  Drop off of dignity packs at Silverlea Primary in Athlone
–  Beitul Aman Frail care in Wynberg
–  Kromboom bridge picket every Friday
–  Food distribution in Belville
–  Perusal of agendas
–  Mowbray cemetery clean up day
–  Dignity packs
–  Food parcels
–  Legal matters assisted
–  Deceased estates
–  Disputes on maintenance and family law matters
–  Assisting students with placements
–  Assisting matriculants with placements and alternative options
–  Follow up and escalating to SASSA on non payments of elders and those with disabilities
–  Service delivery
–  Continued electrical outages and cable theft Bokmakierie
–  Water issues water off due to vandalism several areas affected.
Assisted with after effects once water on securing assistance of private plumbers to help elders
–  Faulty metre and water gushi-  Escalating and addressing issues on long queues in Mitchells Plain SASSA and failure of timeous payments of pensioners and those with disability
–  Distributions of groceries Hazendal, Bridgetown and Heideveld, Mitchell’s Plain
–  Preparations for community clean up day in Mowbray
–  Assistance surrounding elders being threatened with eviction by family in Mitchells Plain
–  Contacted by a concerned community surrounding overloading of children in school transport in Lansdowne.
–  Created social media awareness on the relevant concerns and will be following up in this regard at said schools.
–  Service delivery certifications in Maitland .
–  Supporting graduation of I Deserve It NPO in Zeekoevlei
–  Advertising of and assisting with skills development for those in need and micro businesses.
–  Meeting with personal assistant on service deliveries and follow up in Goodwood.
–  Securing new members
–  Perusal of community and health reports
–  preparation of mowbray cemetery clean up day
–  Service delivery and follow up electricity Hazendal and Rondebosch east
–  Service delivery requests in Blue downs and issues on housing
–  Meetings in CT assistance with certifications and affidavits
–  Assistance with certifications and service delivery concerns in wynberg
–  Rendered continued support to Wesley Neumann
–  Assisted at Radio 786 Festival , Greenpoint ;rendered support at the Ramadan expo from service deliveries, queries on matters on all levels of government, and legal advice; supporting small businesses with advertising and the political cook of attended by several cllrs

 

The following is a summary of the work of Councillor Shameemah Salie | 2025

– Meeting with constituents, Wynberg
–  Perusal of agendas for community and health portfolio
–  Assisted with fundraising event for elders and Umrah for elders
–  Telephonic queries on issues surrounding intimidation and threats
–  Meeting with residents and assistance towards fundraising for elders in Wynberg
–  Meeting with residents on property concerns in Woodstock
–  Assistance on marketing of small business in Belgravia
–  Assisted with fundraising event for elders and Umrah for elders
–  Palestine picket mobilization ,
–  Telephonic queries on issues surrounding intimidation and threats
–  Dealing with queries and assistance of community in Pelican Park
–  Laying of foundation of mortuary at Mowbray cemetery
–  Meeting with constituent towards educational needs in Surrey Estate
–  Meeting surrounding rebates in Lansdowne
–  Meeting with residents on concerns in Wynberg
–  Assisting residents in need in Goodwood
–  Attending commemoration of Cissy Gool at Mowbray Cemetery
–  Attended Community and Health Oversight

 

Cllr Adv Shameemah Salie who is part of the community and health portfolio conducted oversight alongside fellow councillors at several sites which include Haven in Retreat, Haven in Kensington,

 

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–  Cllr Adv Shameemah Salie who is part of the community and health portfolio conducted oversight alongside fellow councillors at several sites which include Haven in Retreat, Haven in Kensington, Hope Exchange In Cape Town, Street People Walk in Centre, and, Culemborg safe space

 

The mission of these centres is to get the homeless off the street, reunite them with family, to provide them with assistance to get them back on their feet, provide rehabilitation where needed and where possible to provide them with skills for employment, maintain their dignity and improve their quality of life
It is evident that though there is a much bigger need that we have to cater for much work and effort has gone into upgrading and creating increase of space and assistance for the most vulnerable in our society as well as improvements to existing structures.


–  Assistance to feeding scheme
–  Legal advice on several matters affecting community both on criminal, civil and family matters
–  Invitation to event held by General Consular Angola at UWC
–  Special Civic honours meeting COCT
–  Raising funds for Pilgrims going on Umrah
–  Raising funds for 230 elders sports day to be held in Mitchells Plain
–  Assistance to Palestinians in need and creating awareness surrounding the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians
–  Legal advice on several matters affecting community both on criminal, civil and family matters
–  Drop off goods for those in need in Surrey Estate
–  Kromboom Picket for Palestine
–  Purchase of items for elders in Milnerton
–  Attend event for support of elders in at Beitul Amaan.
–  Picket for Palestine , Cape Union Mart Canal Walk
–  Assistance surrounding rebates in Belgravia
–  Subcouncil 18 Activity day Buck Road ;
–  Assisting with dwelling which is in need of repairs in Schaapkraal.

 

Public participation is a fundamental and integral part of good governance
Public has lost faith in public participation and see it as a tick box exercise where decisions has already been made by all levels of government and their voices are not heard nor are the petitions truly considered. This is an aspect we witness in COCT and has resulted in lack of public participation

Ensuring ward committee has presentation with values, skills, abilities and with passion to ensure commitment. It is due to lack of required skills, and passion and education provided that large amount of absenteeism occurs in wards and change of committee
We have high rate of unemployment, literacy and challenges faced by community hence importance of education on matters relevant to public participation

Education across board on aspects of matters for public participation is crucial. Education to public on matters that impact them in a language understood. Budget and processes many a time only later does public find out processes and it places extra burden on councillors due to lack of understanding. Ensuring that public participation takes a mixed form of digital and face to face

We have to utilise platforms accessible to residents and pull in assistance of leaders, whether mosques, churches in schools and traditional leaders. We during elections canvas door but yet we do not exercise the same passion when it comes to educating affected communities on decisions that affect them  Areas generally decided on whether it be a hall etc to often it is at a place or at time where residents are working


–  Collection of donations in kind towards day for elders in Mitchels Plain in Belgravia
–  Fundraising and assistance to events for over 200 elders in Lentegeur
–  Service delivery requests, Gatesville
–  Assistance towards youth in Woodstock
–  Assistance towards resident in need in Claremont

 

Supporting our elders

Collection of donations in kind towards day for elders in Mitchels Plain in Belgravia Fundraising and assistance to events for over 200 elders in Lentegeur. Cllr. Adv Salie assisted with awareness of and donations towards Ward 76 diversity day for elders leading to

Deputy Minister of Social Development and staff, Al Jama-ah MPL and Pr Councillors supported the Ward 76 Diversity Senior Sports day held at Lentegeur Sportsground in Mitchells Plain
Councillor Adv Shameemah Salie, and Saleem Mia and all individuals who sponsored towards the success of this event.

May this event grow from strength to strength and continue to honour the elders of our community
Indeed baraqa (blessings) is with our elders and whilst we arranged this special day once again we were all reminded of the baraqa bestowed upon our elders


Supporting our elders_raising funds

  • Meeting with potential sponsor to assist with Wendy house for family of 4 in need in Belgravi
  • Feeding those in need in Westridge
  • Attendance of meeting surrounding challenges faced in community in Surrey Estate
  • Attended online webinar, Awakening Purpose
  • Assisted with service delivery requests Belhar
  • Ward Committee Meeting
  • Assisting with replacement of cables in Hazendal a daily occurrence stolen cable
  • Liaising with potential new members from Mitchell’s Plain and linking with party SG
  • Assisted with funeral of individual who was killed in Pelican Park
  • Assistance and guidance on request for event for elderly in Mitchels Plain
  • Mobilizing supporters to airport for return of global flotilla participants
  • Attended, assisted and mobilized meeting at airport with sister Dr Fatimah Hendricks one of the participants of South Africa on Sumud Flotilla kidnapped by the IOF and then released
  • Social media engagement on issues surrounding global and local issues
  • Attending queries daily from constituents
  • Follow up meeting surrounding concerns affecting constituents in Cape Town Mobile office on follow up queries in Pelican Park and failure of City to repair a road, 10 months later way past allocation date
  • Attending to several WhatsApp and telephonic queries Legal advice requests; Community need requests Palestinian activism requests, social media engagement and responses on queries
  • Attended Weekly Kromboom Picket for Palestine
  • Meeting in Rylands with constituents surrounding service delivery requests
  • Attending to several telephonic WhatsApp and social media requests surrounding community needs
  • Attendance at meeting at Mowbray cemetery as a board member on concerns of public as well as addressing issues affecting cemetery, clean up and grave thresholds
  • Attending to constant calls and queries relevant to all levels of government issues
  • Assistance to pilgrims and follow up on matters in New Horizons
  • Meeting on assistance to home that caught alight in Pinelands Hazendal , Assistance to family whose home burnt down
  • Attended SANSAF & AWQAF SA conference 16
  • Attended Rih la tul Umr Gala event whose main objective is to assist female Hujaaj in need.
  • Subcouncil 18, activity day; Meeting on ICROP
  • Meeting with resident on building plans in Ottery, Creating awareness on aspect and surrounding issues on bullying.
  • Sub council 18 Meeting / Activity Day in Lotus River
  • Purchasing goods for those in need in Epping
  • Assisting elderly with grants in Mitchelsplain.
  • Purchase of goods and delivery to assist with feeding 202 matrics during exams, Pelican Park . Assistance towards burial in Kensington
  • Assisted elderly at Beitul Amaan old age home, meeting with residents at Rondebosch, Attended weekly picket at Kromboom Bridge.
  • Perusal of Agendas COCT meeting
  • Adv Salie requested complete insight report, deadlines, accountability and monies paid into sports recreation and reason that Subcouncil is neglected and lack of public participation oversight
  • Attended the critical discussion on the ongoing relentless genocide and enduring crises in Gaza hosted by the Cape Town Ulama Board, Rylands
  • Perusal of Agendas for COCT meeting, Perusal of Agenda community and Health , Advertising icrop Masscassar and Tafelsig , Mobilising Access for elders,
  • Persual of agendas COCT meeting, perusal of agendas community and health portfolio, Collection and drop off of goods for those in need in Athlone Industria as well as assistance towards funeral, attended Al Jamaah Meeting and assisted towards funds for young person requiring funds for Umrah
  • Perusal and preparation of council meeting and agendas, attendance of service delivery issues on roads as well as assistance with grants, assisted in raising funds for funeral, assistance of wendy house in need of repairs, online session Coalition of Good with Dr Fatimah Hendricks

    Al Jama-ah women continue to answer calls to assist on the ground Adv Shameemah Salie on 14 October responds to and sought assistance for family at home where Wendy house was destroyed as a result of fire. From camera footage it appeared and old Telkom pole caught fire and resulted in impact on the relevant home Several adults and young children affected as all their belongings were destroyed We have to say a huge shukran to Ashraful Aid who immediately responded to our call to assist with aid

    We encourage those who are able to sponsor and to donate to organizations such as Ashraful Aid which ensures that in situations such as these the necessary emergency aid can be available

  • Meeting and query surrounding rebate in Gatesville, Meeting in Woodstock on rebate application, requested for assistance on feeding of matrics, assisted with community feeding and clothing needs; and follow up on roadworks as well as addressing issues of misinformation and islamophobia in Pelican Park.
  • Daily cable theft in Hazendal and escalation and follow up Pelican Park, Continued issues on failure of road fixture Hill that residents want removed
  • Collection of food parcels for distribution in Belgravia; Drop off of parcels in Heideveld ; addressing the constant cable theft in area with lights off for over 30 hours due to cable theft ; Drop of parcels and evaluation of home in need in Kewtown; Distributions of parcels in Bokmakierie ; Daily cable theft in Hazendal and escalation and follow up Pelican Park, Continued issues on failure of road fixture Hill that residents wants removed ; Drop off of parcels and contribution towards single and widowed mothers and orphan day to be help


    Ashukrillah Feeding scheme in Heideveld, have been Al Jama-ah supporters for years and is one of the NPOs that Adv Salie promotes and assists. They serve several areas including Heideveld, Mannenberg and surrounds and especially with focus on elders, single moms and children. May the organisation grow from strength-to-strength Ameen. It became evident that the family security is compromised as doors are dilapidated held together with cello tape and that assistance was needed, Appeals has been done by Adv Salie to assist with repairs which will hopefully be done within this month in Kewtown”

  • Meeting residents and addressing concerns and feeding in Hout Bay; Attendance of fundraiser and conference SANZAF and AWQAF Strategies towards further assistance towards those in need, Lansdowne; Daily cable theft in Hazendal and escalation and follow up Pelican Park, Continued issues on failure of road fixture Hill that residents wants removed; Attended weekly Kromboom Palestine picket and meeting with individuals on matters relevant to GBV.
  • Attended and assisted at fundraising for pilgrims in need Schaapkraal; Daily cable theft in Hazendal and escalation and follow up Pelican Park, Continued issues on failure of road fixture Hill that residents wants removed
  • Community Health meeting in Rylands ; Meeting with residents in Sybrand Park; Approximately 7 whatsapp’s requests on Service delivery ; Food needs ; grounds for madrassa and masjid ; Concerns on failure of Ward Cllr to hold meetings with residents in Wynberg; Sports and sports grounds request ; Service delivery issues in Rondebosch ; Service delivery requests in and Rebate application done in Grassy Park ; Several messages and calls on service delivery requests, social development queries on elders hoarding and living in concerning conditions
  • Attended Mowbray Cemetery Board member event; Assisting with service delivery snapped cable in Belgravia
  • Rylands Service delivery requests; purchase of and drop of goods for cooking for those in need in Heideveld Perusal of agendas; Evening Ward committee meeting.
  • Pelican Park Rebate collection of forms; Purchase of and delivery of vegetables to those in need in Pelican Park; Meeting with residents on concerns in Wynberg; Picket for Palestine Kromboom bridge.
  • Picket for Palestine ; Kromboom Bridge
  • Meeting with residents in Gatesville.
  • Assistance in mobilization of Palestine march and pickets
  • Engagement on matters related to bullying, gang violence
  • Continued membership drive through WhatsApp drives, physical drops offs, and service delivery requests continued by assistant
  • Dealt with cases of bullying in South Africa and lights off in Hazendal
  • Meeting surrounding bullying of students at school in Lansdowne
  • Sybrand Park service delivery Constant issue Cable theft lights off
  • Removal of nutec structure by COCT
  • Attendance of stakeholders at MJC for mobilisation of March
  • Assistance with service delivery and legal queries in Ottery
  • Assistance in Bokmakierie liaising with stakeholders on lights off in area more than 36 hours
  • Mobilisation and assistance for Palestinian solidarity march against genocide
  • Attended online Community and health meeting
  • Assistance with certifications at Cape Town International airport
  • Attended Inaugural public lecture, Islamia Auditorium
  • Service delivery request Water metre in Hazendal; Housing for disabled

    CHINA OVERSIGHT   

  • Arrive in Kashi Airport by flight
  • Visit the Kashi Old Town Renovation Memorial Museum
  •  Visit Id- Kah Mosque
  •  Visit the Ancient City of Kashi
  • Banquet at Kashi Hotel
  • Visit Jiangguoguo Agricultural Technology Company
  • Visit Ethnic Music Instrument Village in Shufu County
  • Visit Fig Folk Custom Street in Azhan Village, Atush City,
  • Visit Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefectural Museum
  • Watch the performance of Epic Manas
  • Banquet at Kizilsu Hotel
  • Depart for the Exhibition Hall of Kashi Area of China (Xingjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone
  • Visit the Exhibition Hall of Kashi Area of China (Xingjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone
  • Visit Changsheng Textile Technology Co.,Ltd
  • Depart for Urumqi by flight
  • Depart for Xingjiang State Guest Hotel
  • Official Meeting at Conference Hall , Convention Center , Xingjiang State Guest Hotel
  • Banquet at Multi- functional Hall, Xingjiang State Guest Hotel
  • Legislators’ forum for friendly exchanges Departure for China Flight from CPT to Dubai to Beijing
  • Arrival in Beijing Check in at China World Summit
  • Visit Forbidden City ; Meeting with National People’s Congress; Evening welcome reception and engagement with H.E Yang Wanming ;President of the Chinese Peoples Association for friendship with  Foreign Countries CPAFFC
  • Attended the Legislators Forum for friendly exchanges held Urumqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
  • Whilst on conference in China Cllr Shameemah Salie continued work in South Africa:

    AL JAMA-AH
    – Met with Wynberg constituents, Met with Pelican Park constituents Attended a Flag Day event in Kromboom.
    – Assisted with mobilization for the Muir Street march to Western Cape Legislature, (Pinelands Constituency, Mowbray Constituency)
    – Red Card Israel W4P protest, completed 2 interviews and delivered a speech at an event
    – Arranged Al Jama’ah group for Bokmakierie/Hazendal;
    – Interview with Hilaal Tv on Palestine events
    – Attended the Pro Palestine picket Waterfront
    – Protest for Palestine, Castle of Goodhope as well as
    – Interviews by Salaamedia
    – Al Jama-ah Lekogtla; Attendance of charity event of Shirin Ebrahim Lenasia
    – Worked on honoring of the young swimmers at parliament who did Robben Island swim;
    – Provided legal advice and support services to Loftus 5

    MONTH IN SUMMARY

    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
    1. Members’ statements (50)
    2. Debate on Freedom Day: United in our resilience to advance social and economic justice, and to defend South Africa’s democratic order and     sovereignty (106)
    3. Debate on Workers’ Day: Leveraging industrialization and trade to realize decent work and social justice (106)
    4. Consideration of Report of PC on Communications and Digital Technologies on Recommendation of candidates for filling of four vacancies in Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Council (ATC, 1 April 2025, p 3) (no debate/declarations)

    VIRTUAL : Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development;
    VIRTUAL : Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 09:00 for a presentation by the National Planning Commission on how South Africa could improve its approach to chairing global bodies and hosting international forums.;
    Chief Whips’ Forum (Closed meeting);
    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid) Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 5 – Economics (180)
    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid) Questions to the Deputy President (180);

    VIRTUAL: MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (Virtual)

    Mini-plenary 1:
    1. Subject for discussion (Mr J S Malema): Enclaves like Orania and Kleinfonten in post-apartheid South Africa– A threat to nation-building, non-racialism and social cohesion (114)
    2. Subject for discussion (Ms L L van der Merwe): The need for renewed focus and new strategies to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis (114)

    Mini-plenary 2:
    Subject for discussion (Ms K A Ramolobeng): The influence of global white supremacist movements on white nationalism in South Africa (114)
    4. Subject for discussion (Rev K R J Meshoe): The need for measures to ensure that the R500 million earmarked for Spaza Shop Support Fund is used effectively and not misappropriated (114)

    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
    1. Members’ statements (50)
    2. Consideration of Report of PC on Correctional Services on Oversight visit to Gauteng Province from 8-11 October 2024 (ATC, 28 November 2024, p 4) (51) (declarations)
    3. Consideration of Report of PC on Mineral and Petroleum Resources on Oversight visit to North West and Gauteng Provinces (ATC, 26 November 2024, p 12) (51) (declarations)
    4. Motions without notice
    5. Notices of motion; providing legal advice and support services to Loftus 5

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on International Relations & Cooperation (National Assembly),
    [Presentation on the ‘Situation update on the state of peace, security, and human rights within the SADC Region’, by Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) approach to global issues of development.],
    Questions to Minister of International Relations Supplementary question to Minister of Home Affairs;
    Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00;

    VIRTUAL: Justice and Constitutional Development:
    Submission by the National Advisory Council Against Corruption on the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill & Briefing by the Magistrates Commission on the suspension of magistrates;
    Chief Whips’ Forum (Closed meeting);

    PLENARY     (GHC) (Hybrid)
    Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 1: Peace and Security (180); providing legal advice and support services to Loftus 5
    1. Consideration of Report of Joint Standing Committee on Defense on Midterm Strategic Review of South African National Defense Force (ATC, 31 March 2023, p 13) (106)
    2. Consideration of Report of PC on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on Petition calling on Assembly to investigate provision of free sanitary pads and menstrual health (ATC, 22 November 2024, p 76) (51) (declarations)

    VIRTUAL
    Justice and Constitutional Development Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and National Prosecuting Authority on the Omotoso Case;

    VIRTUAL: SPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE
    Consideration and adoption of the Committee minutes (01;04; 22 and 25 April 2025)
    Consideration and adoption of the oversight report •
    Consideration of the 2024/25 3rd Quarter Performance
    Report; •Tabling of the updated 2nd Committee Program;
    – High Court Islamophobia Matter, Muslim woman stabbed in Sea point, Administration and preparation for the week’s plenaries and program committee meetings

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly),
    [Follow up briefing with SANABO on their financial statements and response to allegations of the violation of athlete’s safety through non-compliance of tournament rules and regulations.],

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (National Assembly), [Meeting with various departments and Foundation for Human Rights on the implementation of
    the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.],

    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
    1. Members’ statements (50)2. Consideration of Report of PC on Home Affairs on Political Funding Act on the upper limit and disclosure of donations to political parties, independent candidates and independent representatives (ATC, 1 April 2025) (106) 3. Motions without notice; Notices of motion

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on International Relations & Cooperation (National Assembly), [Presentation on ‘Traversing turbulent waters of US-SA Relations and possible oversightapproach’ by Institute for Global Dialogue.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:30;

    PLENARY (Budget Speech) [CTICC Auditorium]
    – Introduction: Appropriation Bill [B 2025] (props77)
    – Tabling of Division of Revenue Bill [B –2025] (prop s76(1))
    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill [B 10 – 2 025] (ATC, 13 May 2025, p 128) (51) (declarations)
    – Second Reading: Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill [B10–2025] (s75) – (PC on Transport) (no debate)
    – Debate on Africa Day: Calling for justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations, and advancing South Africa’s G20 theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability (106)

    MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (Virtual)
    Mini-plenary 1:
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Agriculture on Oversight visit to Northwest Province from 24 – 28 February 2025 (ATC, 1 April 2025, p 102) (54)
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Trade, Industry and Competition on Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s fourth quarter financial and non-financial performance for 2023/24 financial year (ATC, 6
    November 2024, p 350) (54)
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on 2024/2025 Second quarter expenditure of Department of Transport (ATC, 20 February 2025, p 5) (54)

    Mini-plenary 2:
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Basic Education on Oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Education Departments (ATC, 1 April 2025, p 8) (54)
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Oversight visit to North West and Gauteng post-school education and training institutions on 27 – 31 January 2025 (ATC, 24 March
    2025, p 49) (54)
    – Consideration of Report of PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Oversight visit to Ethekwini, Msunduzi and Ugu municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal (ATC, 1 November 2024, p 127) (54

    PRETORIA OVERSIGHT: LEKGOTLA

    Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly),
    [Consideration and adoption of the Committee minutes; Briefing by the National Arts Council on the ownership; funding and operations at Downtown Music Hub, non-payment of employees; challenges with the new NAC Council and its provincial representatives], S35, First floor, NCOP Building,

    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid) Questions to the President

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on International Relations & Cooperation (National Assembly), [Virtual Colloquium on ‘How South Africa is managing the G20 opportunity for the benefit of all’, by Prof Siphamandla Zondi, Dr Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Dr Philani Mthembu.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00;

    PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid) Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 2: Social Services (180)

    VIRTUAL:Multi-Party Women’s Caucus, [Presentation on the MPWC 6th term Legacy Report; Presentation on the MPWC Strategic Plan; Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.], Virtual Meeting Platform,10:00; PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid) 1. Members’ statements (50) 2.

    CONSTITUENCY
    –  Parliament, Administration
    –  Salaam Radio – interview on special Ramadan program featuring prominent Muslim political leaders
    –  Live Pledge Hilaal TV.
    –  Attended the Bo-Kaap Iftar
    –  Meeting with Michael Prince, Parliament
    –  Mass Iftaar new horizons sadaqal tul jaariyah for deceased duah and for Palestine.
    –  Attended and advertised vendor’s Belgravia Pre Eid Expo ;collection and delivery of food in Athlone
    –  Annual Friendship and Dialogue Iftar at the Star College Bridgetown High School Hall.
    –  Giants Epping for purchase of goods for party packs madrassa
    –  Kids, Wynberg Constituency, Pelican Park Constituency; Newfield’s Constituency
    –  Lansdowne Constituency, Hanover Park Constituency.
    –  Assisted with food and party packs to 150 Madrassa students in Hanover Park
    –  Food for the iftar at Heideveld Masjid
    –  Attended airport arrival of Ebrahim Rasool
    –  Beit ul Aman Iftaar

    MONTH IN SUMMARY
    – Salaam Radio
    interview on our special Ramadan program featuring prominent Muslim political leaders

    – PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    1. Consideration of Report of PC on Human Settlements on Oversight visit to informal settlements in Stellenbosch and Strand (ATC, 7 February 2025, p 11) (51) (declarations)
    2.Consideration of Report of PC on Water and Sanitation on a petition from residents of Ward 20, Ward 29, Ward 36 and Ward 92, Germiston, Ekurhuleni, calling on the Assembly to investigate water supply in their areas (submitted by Mrs M O Clarke, MP) (ATC, 7 February 2025, p 6) (51)
    3. Consideration of Report of PC on Basic Education on Oversight visit by Chairperson to Setotolwane LSEN Secondary School, Mankweng, Limpopo Province (ATC, 5 February 2025, p 4) (51) (declarations)
    4.Consideration of Report of PC on Land Reform and Rural Development on Oversight visit to Mpumalanga Province from 8 – 11 October 2024 (ATC, 28 January 2025, p 2) (51) (declarations);
    6.Member’s statements (50)
    7. Debate on International Mother Language Day (106)
    8. Legislation
    9. Motions without notice
    10. Notices of motion

    VIRTUAL: International Relations;
    Oversight to South African Embassies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam;

    VIRTUAL : Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development,
    (National Assembly), [Consideration of Parliamentary Legal Services opinion on the section 79(1) referral of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment Bill [B28- 2023] and impact of the related Constitutional Court application for extension and interim measures.] Virtual meeting platform; Committee of Chairpersons Meeting (GHC);

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 1 – Peace and Security (180)
    Programme Committee ; International Relations: PC on Defense to meet a Swedish delegation on Thursday 6 March 2025 at 12:00 to 14:45 in S12A, NCOP Building, Parliament. The Delegation would like to learn more about South African Foreign Affairs Policy and other suggested topics for discussions are South Africa’s Role in Africa, The Russian war against Ukraine, Israeli- Palestine Conflict, China’s influence and the reform of the United Security Council.;

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    1. Debate on Urgent Matter of National Public the United States Government to halt aid to South Africa and the response thereto (124)
    2. Consideration of Report of PC on Sport, Arts and Culture on Oversight visit to Eastern Cape, from 8 – 11 October 2024 (ATC, 10 December 2024, p 94) (51) (declarations)
    3. Consideration of Report of PC – 31 on Communications and Digital Technologies on Oversight visit to Eastern Cape Province from 8 to 11 October 2023 (ATC, 10 December 2024, p 7) (51) (declarations)
    4. Consideration of Report of PC on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment on Oversight visit to Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces Importance (Mr J S Malema)
    Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest, (National Assembly), [Closed meeting], M314, 3rd floor, Marks Build,

    Mini-plenary Sessions (Virtual)
    Mini-plenary 1:
    1. Subject for discussion (ANC) (114)
    2. Subject for discussion (DA) (114)

    Mini-plenary 2:
    3. Subject for discussion (ANC) (114)
    4.Subject for discussion (Action SA) (114);

    Attended the Bo-Kaap Iftar
    Live Pledge Hilaal TV.

    Parliament:
    – Meeting with Michael Prince, Parliament
    – Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly),
    [Briefing by the Department on Sport, Arts and Culture on the stability and governance matters at all entities; (board appointments and governance);
    – Update by the Department on all criminal cases (case numbers etc) and forensic investigations within the entities; federations and CCIFSA.
    – Consideration and adoption of minutes.], M514, 5TH Floor, Marks Building,

    VIRTUAL: Justice and Constitutional Development:
    –     Briefing on the President’s reservations on RICA Bill; (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    – Questions to the President. Visitation to libraries
    –     Political Working Group on Strategic Planning of Parliament (GHC)

    VIRTUAL: Justice and Constitutional Development:
    Submissions on Constitution 20th and 21st Amendment Bills.
    –     Chief Whips Forum (Closed Meeting)
    –     Budget Lock-up Session (M46);

    VIRTUAL: International Relations, presentation Dr Gounden on the Conflict in the Sahel region and effectiveness of regional mechanisms and South Africa’s support of the AU processes towards a lasting peace

    PLENARY (Budget Speech) (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    Introduction: Appropriation Bill [B – 2025] (props77) and tabling of Division of Revenue Bill [B –2025] (prop s76(1))
    – Programme Committee
    – Caucus;

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    1. Debate on International Women’s Day: March forward, accelerate action for gender equality (106)
    2. Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 2: Social Services (180)
    3. Consideration of Report PC on Social Development on Annual Report of Central Drug Authority (CDA) for 2023/24 financial year (ATC, 5 March 2025, p 33) (51) (declarations)
    4. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on National Student Financial Aid Scheme Annual Report 2022/23 and Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority Annual Report 2023/24 (ATC, 14 February 2025, p 4) (51) (declarations)

    Administrative duties.
    Purchases for and arrangements for mass iftar

    Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the 2024/25
    Revised Annual Performance Plan.

    Briefing by the Auditor General on its consolidated general report on National and Provincial Audit Outcomes for 2023 – 24. Consideration and adoption of minutes; Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building.

    MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (Virtual)
    Mini-plenary 1:
    1. Subject for discussion (Dr Z L Mkhize): The role played by traditional leaders in customary initiation programmes to address deaths and mutilation of initiates (114)
    2. Subject for discussion (Mr R W T Chance): Transforming the economy through inclusive growth and unleashing enterprise that leads to job creation, instead of more government-run transformation initiatives

    Mini-plenary 2:
    3. Subject for discussion (MK): (114) (topic to follow) 4. Subject for discussion (Mr S L Dithebe): Investing in capacity building, infrastructure and legislative reform to address the crisis of water management and to improve compliance with the Blue, Green and No Drop standard (114)

    Mass Iftaar new horizons sadaqal tul jaariyah for deceased duah for those ill and in remembrance of Palestine. Attended and advertised vendor’s Belgravia Pre Eid Expo ; collection of food in Athlone

    VIRTUAL: Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly),
    [Briefing by Basketball South Africa on the Annual Report and the 2023/24 audited financial statements and all other outstanding matters.], Virtual meeting platform;

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    1. Member’s statements (50)
    2. Consideration of Reports of PC on Public Service and Administration on Public Hearings (Written and Oral) for Public Service Commission Bill [B 30 – 2023] & Public Service Commission Bill [B 30 – 2023] (s76(1)) (ATC, 5 March 2025, p 4 – 22) (no debate)
    3. Second Reading debate – Public Service Commission Bill [B 30B – 2023] (s76(1)) (121)
    4. Consideration of Report PC on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on Filling of vacancies for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board (ATC, 11 March 2025, p 3) (51) (declarations)
    5. Debate on Human Rights Day: Deepening a culture of social justice and human rights (106)
    6. Motions without notice
    7. Notices of motion

    VIRTUAL:
    International Relations briefing     by the Department on the outcomes of the 38th AU Summit in Adis Ababa and South Africa’s implementation plan of the decisions taken.

    Portfolio Committee Justice and Constitutional Development; Deliberations on statutory appointments: Deputy Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commissioner, The Towers, Foreshore, Cape Town; Chief Whips’ Forum (Closed meeting);

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester Dome)
    1. Questions for Oral Reply: Cluster 3: Governance (180)
    2. Consideration of Report of PC on Communications and Digital Technologies on Oversight visit to State Information Technology Agency (SITA) on 11 December 2024 (ATC, 13 February 2025, p 2) (51) (declarations); Annual Friendship and Dialogue Iftar at the Star College Bridgetown High School Hall. 126 Tarentaal Rd. Bridgetown

    Giants Epping for purchase of goods for party packs madrassa

    Kids, Wynberg Constituency, Pelican Park Constituency; Newfield’s

    Constituency
    –  Lansdowne Constituency, Hanover Park Constituency.
    –  Assisted with food and party packs to 150 Madrassa students in Hanover Park and food for the iftar at
    Heideveld Masjid
    –  Attended airport arrival of Ebrahim Rasool
    –  Beit ul Aman Iftaar

    OVERSIGHT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FLIGHT FROM CAPE TOWN TO NORTH WEST
    –  The Portfolio Committee on International Relations surrounding the launching of a people-centred oversight mechanism for international relations in Pretoria and Mpumalanga, and will be in North West Province 26th March
    –  Introduction of public participation mechanism in international relations in Pretoria addressing relevant stakeholders and embassies of China, Russia and Brazil. Raising the relevant concerns brought to the attention of portfolio

    OVERSIGHT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
    –  Oversight of Dirco offices, presentation and meeting on Public Participation mechanisms, geopolitics and feedback on oversight at different areas visited
    –  OVERSIGHT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
    –  Oversight at State lounges in readiness for G20
    –  OVERSIGHT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – ARRIVAL IN CAPE TOWN

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    The following is a summary of the work of Councillor Shameemah Salie

     

    PARLIAMENTARY:

    SPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE:

    Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the South African Rugby Union on the details of the equity sale], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, Parliament


    PLENARIES / CAUCUS

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester marquee)

    1. Statement by the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on Disability Rights Awareness Month (89)
    2. Consideration of Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Bill [B 8D – 2020] (s76) and of Report of PC on Transport thereon
      (ATC, 19 November 2024, p 3) (no debate)
    3. Consideration of Report of PC on Sport, Arts and Culture on A letter dated 20 October 2024 from Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr G McKenzie, MP noting his rejection of Pan South African Language Board shortlist
      (ATC, 19 November 2024, p 4) (51) (declarations)
    4. Consideration of Draft notice and schedule determining the rate, with effect from 1 April 2024, at which salaries, allowances and benefits are payable to Constitutional Court judges and other judges annually
      (Report of PC on Justice and Constitutional Development, see ATC, 13 November 2024, p 5) (51) (declarations)
    5. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on the Auditor-General on Integrated Annual Report of the Auditor General of South Africa for the Financial Year 2023/24 (ATC, 22 November 2024) (51) (declarations)
    6. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Public Works and Infrastructure (ATC, 14 November 2024, p 31) (declarations)
    7. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Planning Monitoring and Evaluation on Vote 10: Department of Public Enterprises for the 2023/2024 Financial Year (ATC, 22 November 2024) (declarations)
    8. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Basic Education on Performance of the Department of Basic Education for the 2023/24 financial year (ATC, 27 November 2024) (declarations)
    9. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Correctional Services (ATC, 28 November 2024, p 31) (declarations)
    10. Decision of Question on reports debated in mini-plenaries on 29 November – Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly),
      [Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the South African Rugby Union on the details of the equity sale], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, Parliament ;

    PLENARY (Nieuwmeester marquee)

    1. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on Special Appropriation Bill [B19-2024] (ATC, December 2024, p) (no debate)
    2. First Reading debate: Special Appropriation Bill [B19- 2024] (s77) (121)
    3. Second Reading: Special Appropriation Bill [B19- 2024] (s77) (no debate)
    4. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (ATC, December 2024) (no debate)
    5. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B14-2024] (s77) (ATC, December 2024) (no debate)
    6. Debate on 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement & First Reading debate: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B14- 2024] (s77) (121)
    7. Consideration of Votes and Schedule: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B14- 2024] (s77) (99)
    8. Second Reading: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B14- 2024] (s77) (no debate)
    9. Farewell speeches (54);

    CONSTITUENCY:

    Kenilworth Constituency | Pelican Park Constituency Office

    • Accompanied Al Jama’ah supporters on the donation of 100th pint of blood
    • Assisted with several requests surrounding sewerage issues in Hazendal
    • Attendance of Palestinian protests and awareness including motorcade
    • Donation of several parcels of food to Al Jama’ah members in New Horizons
    • Oversight on transformation on sports in cricket
    • Attendance at and support at Mowbray Maqbara including function in honour of staff
    • Assistance towards Mutamireen and operators impacted by “possible” fraudulent Investigation in process

    COMMUNITY:

    • Swim with Gaza Event, Strandfontain Pavillion
    • South Africa National Orchestra – Rhythms of Hope Concert, Cape Town City
      Hall

     

    • Resolved preparation of sports policy for community health and safety meeting
    • Preparing a presentation for AL jama meeting
    • SONA edit
    • Attended community and health meeting
    • Had a meeting at Mowbray cemetery for opening of ghost ghanaa
    • Preparing social media statement, on city of Cape Town sports Asset Management participation.
    • Provided information of the local clubs for distribution, in line with the permission from portfolio to ensure public participation as clubs never received policy for perusal
    • Inauguration of subcouncil meeting
    • Constitutional court ruling on Zionism
    • Attended an Al Jama-ah Councillors meeting Kzn by elections
    • Expections for budget
    • City of CT special meeting
    • Edit parole press release
    • Socail media team meeting
    • shavathon canal walk
    • Social media WC denounce solidarity with Ukraine statement and soundbite (Valley F) Newskoop agency and Heafm
    • community and health meeting
    • edit and social media on water project
    • Perusal and preparation of agendas
    • Edit social media responses, on Counselor Brown suurounding Al jamaah support for Russia plus sound bite (Valley F)
    • Subcouncil 11 special meeting and agenda
    • opening of salaah and ghusl ghanna Mowbray Cemet
    • Edit on release of Aa Siddiqui
    • Edit press releases on NSFAS and sound Bite (Valley F)
    • Community and health meeting
    • Edit the release on department of water and sanitation and sound bite Vmarulla (Valley F)
    • Resolved preparation of sports policy for community health and safety meeting
    • Preparing a presentation for AL jama meeting
    • SONA edit
    • Attended community and health meeting
    • Had a meeting at Mowbray cemetery for opening of ghost ghanaa
    • Preparing social media statement, on city of Cape Town sports Asset Management participation.
    • Provided information of the local clubs for distribution, in line with the permission from portfolio to ensure public participation as clubs never received policy for perusal
    • Inauguration of subcouncil meeting
    • Constitutional court ruling on Zionism
    • Attended an Al Jama-ah Councillors meeting Kzn by elections
    • Expections for budget
    • City of CT special meeting
    • Edit parole press release
    • Socail media team meeting
    • shavathon canal walk
    • Social media WC denounce solidarity with Ukraine statement and soundbite (Valley F) Newskoop agency and Heafm
    • community and health meeting
    • edit and social media on water project
    • Perusal and preparation of agendas
    • Edit social media responses, on Counselor Brown suurounding Al jamaah support for Russia plus sound bite (Valley F)
    • Subcouncil 11 special meeting and agenda
    • opening of salaah and ghusl ghanna Mowbray Cemet
    • Edit on release of Aa Siddiqui
    • Edit press releases on NSFAS and sound Bite (Valley F)
    • Community and health meeting
    • Edit the release on department of water and sanitation and sound bite Vmarulla (Valley F)

    Councillor’s activities in City

    • Clean up day

    Council duties

    • Perusal of agendas for monthly City meeting (approximately 5000 pages).
    • Perusal and input on Community and Health Agenda and Workshops, Subcouncil 11 Agendas and Activities.

    Council report

    • Was advised in March to provide a monthly report on the input and outcome of the Council meeting.
    • Duly provided a detailed report on all items and outcomes thereof, for public consumption on the agenda
    • Matters on special agenda Al Jama-ah provided input surrounding concerns on irregular expenditure. In this part of the agenda, no recordings or videos were allowed.

    Community and health Portfolio report

    • Actively participated in matters affecting communities relating to parks and recreation, homelessness, and the importance of creating a culture of reading and ensuring accessibility to all including those who are physically challenged.

    City of Cape Town Training attended

    • Leadership Course
    • Leading wellness course
    • Actively engaged in these courses and belief it is indeed beneficial.

    City meetings this month 

    • Chamber meeting
    • Subcouncil 11 meeting
    • Subcouncil 11 ward committee meeting
    • Community and health meetings
    • Community and health workshops

    C3 Notices

    • Assisted with C3 notices and follow up thereof these matters have been favorably resolved

    Engagement with public

    • I am contacted on daily basis for input on both service delivery issues and others issues both telephonic and via social media platforms to which I have a good response time

    Party report: Social media

    • Attended social meeting
    • Actively assisted with the perusal of and corrections, input and correction of statements. Assisted with adverts. Daily shared, liked and commented on Al Jama-ah posts on relevant social media handles.
    • Completed several soundbites for Valley FM, as well as Heart FM
    • Shared and educated public on matters stemming from the City of Cape Town media and meetings via social media platforms and at events and one on one meetings.

    Radio 786

    • During March to April 2022 on Radio 786 breakfast club. Engaging with community on various topics.

    Heritage day

    • Actively participated in heritage day event in District 6 and assisted with pictures and live videos of events

    Palestine

    • Constant awareness was created surrounding the atrocities in Palestine via social media posts and shares. Attended two Palestinian awareness events in Kromboom Rd held on Saturdays including on Heritage day.

    Spar Cape Town Ramadaan and Lifestyle expo Branding

    • Assisted with items for marketing and designing of bags for Al Jama-ah to increase visible branding at the expo
    • Purchased 50 bags of my own which will be used to sign up members and to advertise the party via supporters
    • Assisted with advertising of the Al Jama-ah party, engaging and networking with supporters, and securing of contacts, and distribution of flyers and membership forms from Friday to Sunday.
    • Participated in a political cook-off representing Al Jama-ah

    Mowbray Cemetery

    • As a board member and being on the community on health portfolio: Assisted with affidavits, updating of forms evaluating maintenance and upgrades in process at the cemetery. Interacting with members of the public in person, via social media, and telephonically.
    • The work done by Mowbray Cemetery has not gone unnoticed by the relevant portfolio and has been acknowledged on several occasions during meetings

    Icare Children’s Foundation

    • As an ambassador for ICare Children’s Foundation: Assisted with the lease agreement and launch of the finalization of agreement in securing of premises heritage site South African Cape Corps Ex-Serviceman Silvertown. The site will be utilized for the upliftment of those in need, through skills development and education. Further, the site will be used as a hub for feeding schemes
    • Assisted with an appeal to the community for assistance of goods, in cash and kind for foster homes, orphanages, and Eid drive.
    • Have been actively collecting clothing for those in need and for situations of potential disasters.
    • Have further provided guidance on service delivery issues faced by trust of the relevant building

    Bokamakerie walkabout event

    • Took the lead on the walkabout held on the 9th of April 2022. The walkabout is intended to assess the difficulties faced by the residents of Bokmakerie after several concerns were raised. Concerns of gangsterism, drug abuse, unemployment, crime, parks in a poor state, roads damaged, the difficulties faced by elderly and children due to poverty.
    • During this period leading up to the event: actively involved in the advertising of the event, interviews conducted and pictures secured for the advertising team.
    • Secured two pots of food for the event through Icare Children’s Foundation and personally contributed 100 packets of party packs on behalf of party.
    • Further contributed and gifted groceries to the family who will provide premises to host the event.

    New Horizons

    • Distribution of clothing to those in need.
    • Engaged with members of the community surrounding service delivery issues.
    • Secured assistance of a supporter and newly signed up member Fatimah Dollie Morgan to assist in the arrangements towards mass iftaar for 16 April New
    • Contributed a pot of food and 100 packets of chips
    • We are taking steps in the right direction. Being active and visible in the community is very important, as is follow-up of matters. Visible branding of Al Jama-ah is important in that voters become more familiar with the brand and party. By engaging with our people on the ground and in their homes, we will truly become the voice of the people, especially when we allow them to speak and raise their concerns – indeed confidence in the party is built.