Ms Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu
National AssemblyParty: African National Congress on the provincial list for the province of Free State
Position: DEPUTY MINISTER OF ARTS & CULTURE
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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.