Ms Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu
National AssemblyDeputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
Party: African National Congress on the provincial list for the province of Free State
Parliament Membership History
Joined Parliament in 1991 representing the FREE STATE
Political Leadership Background
Led in the structures of the civic movement SANCO in early 80’s
A factory worker and a union representative in the 80’s. After the unbanning in 1990 was elected into the Leadership structures of both ANC & ANCWL in Free State
Secretary of then, Southern Regions of the ANC.
Currently member of the NEC ANCWL and PEC ANC FS
Education
Highest standard passed- MATRIC
Tertiary Education: Advanced Diploma in Economics – University of the Western Cape
Interests
Reading
Listening to news
Politics
Sport interest : Netball & Soccer
Past Committee Memberships
1999-2004: Member of PC’s on Safety& Security, Arts& Culture, Science & Technology , Social Development , Joint Defence
2005: Member of PC’s on Safety & Security, Social Development and Joint Defence
2005: Chairperson of PC on Safety & Security and Security Cluster
2009-2010: Chairperson of PC on Water & Environmental Affairs
2010- 2017 : Deputy Minister of Police
2017: Deputy Minister of Arts & Culture
Political Ideas / Achievements Goals & Ambitions for the country
Main Major achievement – assisted by parliament and achieved a certificate in Sustainable Development Challenges with Malawi Institute of Management
Certificate in Sustainable Development and Population Growth at the University of DAR-ES-SALAAM, in Tanzania.