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, Thamsanqa Simon China

Thamsanqa Simon China
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Parliamentary Career

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Political Career:

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Past:
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) 2012 – 2014, North West Provincial Legislature Executive Mayor, City of Matlosana 2006 – 2010, City Council of Matlosana Member of Parliament, National Assembly 2004 – 2006, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Director, Housing Services 2002 – 2004, Klerksdorp City Council Deputy Director, Capacity Building and Social Housing 1999 – 2001, Department of Developmental Local Government and Housing, North West Deputy Director, Administration: Provincial Youth Commission 1995 –1999, Office of the Premier, North West Province Personal Assistant, MEC for Finance & Provincial Expenditure 1994-1995, Department of Finance, North West Regional Secretary (Chief Administrative Officer) 1992- 1994, African National Congress Youth League, Western Transvaal Region Provincial Deputy Chairperson, African National Congress 2011 - 2015, North West Province Member of the Board of Directors 2011 – 2012 Rand Water Board Director, Majestic Heights Management cc 2009, Civil and Construction Company, Klerksdorp Member of the Board of Directors, 2006 – 2010, Midvaal Water Company Chairperson of the Board of Directors 1996-1998, KOSH Community Radio Station Regional Chairperson, African National Congress 2004 – 2008, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region Member of the Board of Directors 2002 – 2005, Rebangwe Housing Association Chairperson of the Board of Directors 1996-1998, KOSH Community Radio Station Deputy Chairperson- Local Government and Housing Commission 1992-1994, ANC Western Transvaal Region Member- Local Government Negotiation Forum 1993-1994, Klerksdorp City Council Branch Secretary- South African National Student Congress (SANSCO) 1989-1991, Technikon Northern Transvaal Branch Chairperson- Unity of Mercy 1986-1988, Roman Catholic Youth Movement, Jouberton Voted by the Professional Management Review (PMR) as the Most Proactive Mayor in the North West Province during 2007, 2008 and 2009;


Education:
D Litt et Phil (Doctor in Public Administration: Current 2015 until 2016, University of South Africa Master of Science (MSc) - Urban Housing Management: distinction. 1999 - 2000, Institute for Housing Studies, The Netherlands & University of Lund, Sweden. Master of Public Admiration (MPA) - Public Executive Management 1997–1999, University of Stellenbosch. Advanced Diploma (B.Hons) - Public Administration 1995–1996, University of Stellenbosch. National Higher Diploma (B.Tech) - Public Management and Administration 1992, Technikon Southern Africa (RSA). National Diploma - Public Administration 1988-1991, Technikon Northern Gauteng (Transvaal). Certificate - Housing Finance Executive Program 2003, The Graduate School Public and Development Management, University of the Witswatersrand & The Wharton School of Housing Finance, University of Pennsylvania. Certificate – Global Housing Trends 2001, The Graduate School Public and Development Management, University of the Witswatersrand & The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, The Netherlands. Certificate - Public Sector Management Development Program 1998, University of North West. Graduate Certificate - French Governance and Administration 1996-1997, University of Rennes 1, France. Certificate – Urban Shelter – Design and Development 2006, University of Lund, Sweden


Personal Interests/Awards/Membership: 
Received an award in 2007 from the Dirang Mmogo Business Enterprise in honour of his altruism ardour and support for youth development; Received an award in 2007 from the South African Football Association in recognition of his visionary leadership in sport; and Received a Gift of Giving Award in 2009 on behalf of the City of Matlosana from the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Vodacom Foundation. Received a Premier Youth Award in 1997 from the North West Premier for his contribution in youth development and empowerment.