Ms Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu
National AssemblyDeputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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 80s
A factory worker and a union representative in the 80s. After the unbanning in 1990, was elected into the leadership structures of both ANC and ANCWL in Free State.
Education
Matric
Advanced Diploma in Economics (University of the Western Cape)
Interests
Reading
Listening to news
Politics
Netball and scoccer
Past Committee Memberships
1999-2004: Member of PC's on Safety and Security, Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, Social Development, Joint Defence
2005: Member of PC's on Safety and Security, Social Development and Joint Defence
2005: Chairperson of PC on Sport
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, Tanzania.