Writer's of The Constitution

List of people that made up the Constitutional Assembly

The members of the Constitutional Committee were :

M. C. Ramaphosa (chairperson), L. Wessels (deputy-chairperson), C. Ackermann, K. M. Andrew (alt.), K. Asmal, M. Bhabha, S. Camerer (alt.), O. C. Chabane, D. Dalling (alt.), S.J. de Beer (alt.), J. H. de Lange, P. de Lille (alt.), D. C. du Toit, C.W. Eglin, A. Fourie, G. J. Praser-Moleketi, P. N. Ginwala, N.J. Gogotya, P.J. Gordhan, L. M. Green (alt.), P.J. Groenewald (alt.), W A. Hoftneyr, S. P. Holomisa, J. L. Kgoali, B. Mbete-Kgositsile, T. J. King, L. Landers (alt.), M. G. Ligege, D, Lockey,J. Love, B. S. Mabandia, P. C. Maduna (alt.), M. Maharaj (alt.), M.J. Mahlangu, N.J. Mahlangu, D. W. Makhanya, D. M. Malatsi (alt.), N. N. Mapisa-Nqakula (alt.), P. G. Marais,J. W. Maree (alt.), S. Mdladlana (alt.), K. R. Meshoe, R. P. Meyer, M. V Moosa, M. W. Moosa (alt.), L. M. Md (alt.), L. P. H. M. Mtshali, C. P. Mulder, P. W A. Mulder (alt), Y. L. M. Myakayaka-Manzini, S. Mzimela, B. T. Ngcuka, B. E. Nzimande, D. Omar (alt.), E. G. Pahad, G. N. M. PandorJ. A. Rabie, R. Rabinowitz, S. S. Ripinga, N. N. Roudedge-Madlala (alt.), S.J. Schoeman (alt.),J. Schreiner (alt.), D. P. A. Schutte, S. A. Seaton (alt.), W M. Serote (alt.), L. Sisulu (alt.), T. V Sifora, R. K. Sizani, Z. S. T. Skweyiya (alt), P. R Smith, P.J. Steenkamp (alt), M. E. Surty (alt), R. S. Suttner, L. J. Swanepoel (alt.), I. Vadi (alt.), A. van Breda, F.J. van Deventer, F.J. van Heerden (alt.), and C. L. Viljoen.

The Committee's staff were: Margaret Keegan - minutes secretary; and Laetitia Meter - administrative secretary.

The permanent members of the subcommittee were:

M. C. Ramaphosa (chairperson), L. Wessels (deputy-chairperson), L. M. Green, K. R. Meshoe (alt.), M. V Moosa, M. Myakayaka- Manzini, 0. C. Chabane, C. W. Eglin, K. Andrew (alt.), C. Mulder, P. Groenewald, R. Meyer, P. G. Marais, S. de Beer (alt.), A. van Breda (alt.),J. Rabie (alt.), T. King (alt.), R. Sizani, and P. de Lille (alt.).

Parties also nominated additional members who served on the subcommittee from time to time to deal with specialized matters. A team of staff members from the Secretariat depart- ment of the administration provided back-up to the subcommittee. Lucille Meyer, head of the department, co-ordinated agendas and the production of documentation, while Katharine McKenzie, Margaret Keegan, Susan Rabinowitz, and Thomas Smit minuted meetings of the subcommittee. Laetitia Meter was administrative secretary.

The members of the Management Committee were:

M. C. Ramaphosa (chairperson), L. Wessels (deputy-chairperson), O. C. Chabane, C. W. Eglin, W. Felgate, B. S. Mabandla (later substituted by M. Myakayaka-Manzini), K. Meshoe, R. Meyer, M. V. Moosa, R. Sizani, A. van Breda, C. Viljoen.

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 1 were:

N.J. Mahlangu (ANC), P. G. Marais (NP), and L. P. H. M. Mtshali (IFP). The members were: A. Ally (alt.), M. S. Booi, M. F. Cassim (alt.), L. Chiba (alt.), M. M. Chikane, L. L. L. Chiwayo (alt.), C. S. Cwele (alt.), P. de Lille (alt.), M. M. Dyani, L. M. Fani (alt.), E. T. Ferreira (alt.), F. Ginwala, A. D. Goosen (alt.), L. M. Green (alt.), D. M. Gumede, N. E. Hangana, A. P.Janse van Rensburg, N. N. Kekana, N. E. K. Kuzwayo (alt.), N. E. Lamani, M. K. Lekgoro, M. C. Mabuza (alt.), S. J. Macozoma, N. T. Majola-Pikoli, A. Marais, K. R. Meshoe, P. G. Mngomezulu, P. Mokaba,J. H. Momberg, E. K. Moorcroft, T. Msane (alt.), M. Msomi, T. T. Mukhuba (alt.), P. W. A. Mulder, B. S. Ncube, C. G. Niehaus, B.J. Nobunga (alt.), B. E. Nzimande, S. S. Ripinga, N. C. Routledge, E. A. Schoeman, S. Seaton,J. Seife, M. W. Serote (alt.), G. Shope (alt.), N. R. Shope, A. N. Sisulu, P. Smith, D. M. Streicher, L. Swanepoel, T.J. Tshivase, F. J. van Deventer, M. C. J. van Schalkwyk, I. D. van Zyl, B. H. Vilakazi, C. L. Viljoen, A.J. WiUiams, and M. K. Zondi.

The members of the Technical Committee were :

Prof. H. M. Corder, Dr C.J. Heunis, Mr Z. Hussain, and Prof. C. Dlamini.

The Theme Committee's staff were:

Leola Rammble, managing secretary; Susan Rabinowitz, minutes secretary; and Aziza Parker, admin- istrative secretary.

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 2 were:

M.J. Mahlangu (ANC), V. B. Ndlovu (IFP), and J. A. Rabie (NP). The members were: C. Ackerman, K. M. Andrew (alt.), M. J. Badenhorst, G. Bhengu (alt.), A. S. Beyers, B. C. Bester (alt.), B. P. Biyela (alt.), P. Dexter (alt.), N. Diale, G. Q. Doidge, A. G. Ebrahim, C. W. Eglin, J. A. Forster, P. H. Groenewald, S. P. Holomisa, P. A. C. Hendrickse, D. P. S.Jana (alt.), H. P. Lebona (alt.), M. G. Ligege, S. K. Louw, E. Lucas (alt.), R. T. Mabhudafhasi, P. Maduna, J. L. Mahlangu (alt.), I. Mars, F. B. Marshoff, N. L. Mashile (alt.), A. Miangeni, C. P. Moloto (alt), G. M. Mohlamonyane, P. K. Mothoagae, M. Msomi, L. M. Mti (alt.), C. Mulder, G. M. Mushwana, I. Mutsila, M. J. Mwedamutsu, S. D. Nxumalo, W. A. Odendaal (alt.), D. A. A. Olifant, E. G. H. Pahad, N. E. Phakathi, M. C. Ramusi, B. Ranchod, P. S. Sekgobela, J. Selfe (alt.), B. E. E. Setheema, S. Shabangu, R. K. Sizani (alt.), P. J. Steenkamp, D. P. Taunyane, L. J. Tolo, V Tyobeka, and C. A. Wyngaard. The members of the Technical Committee were: Prof. D. van Wyk, Dr W. Seriti, Adv. A. M. M. Motimele, Prof. N. Steyuer; on traditional leaders: Prof. T. Nhlapo, Ms T. Madonsela, Prof. R. B. Mqeke; on self-determination: Prof. H. M. Corder, Prof. A. W. G. Raath, and Prof. W Breytenbach.

The staff were:

James Nene, managing secretary; Thomas Smit, minutes secretary; and Charmaine Fredericks, administrative secretary.

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 3 were:

K. M. Andrew (DP), P. de Lille (PAC), D. C. du Toit (ANC), and T. J. King (NP). The members were: M. Abraham (alt.), J. T. Albertyn (alt.), M. S. Appelgryn (alt.), M. Bhabha, A. Blaas, Y. I. Carrim, L. D. Chue- nyane (alt.), M. P. Coetzee, P. C. Cronje, Z. A. Dingani (alt.), M. M. Z. Dyani (alt.), C. W Eglin (alt.), T. S. Farisani (alt.), B. L. Geldenhuys, M.J. Golding(alt.), A. D. Goosen (alt.), P.J. Gordhan, P.J. Gous (alt.), P.J. Groenewald, N. B. Gxowa (alt.), M.J. Khasu (alt.), O. N. Khobe, N. Kondlo (alt.), G. W Koomhof, Z. A. Kota, N. E. Lamani (alt.), S. J. Leeuw (alt.), H. G. Loots (alt.), L. K. Losabe (alt.), N. I. Mabude (alt.), A. F. Mahlalela, S. J. Mahlangu (alt.), M. S. Maine (alt.), S. M. Malebo (alt.), M. S. Manie, N. N. Mapisa-Nqakula, G. Marais (alt.),J. W Maree, H.J. Mashamba, V.J. Matthews (alt.), H. W Mayimele (alt.), E. S. Mchunu (alt.), L.J. Modisenyane, S. J. Mongwaketse (alt.), S. D. Montsitsi, M. V Moosa (alt.), T. T. Mukhuba (alt.), B. M. Nzimande (alt.), J. B. Peires (alt.), E. D. Peters (alt.), R. Rabinowitz, K. Rajoo (alt.), I. Richards (alt.), P. W Saaiman (alt.), M. S. Seperepere, E. E. N. Shandu, M. V Sisulu (alt.), P. P. Smith, M. A. Sulliman (alt.), S. L. Tsenoli (alt.), M. Verwoerd, and M. I. Vilakazi. The members of the Technical Committee were: Prof. D. Basson, Prof. D. Davis, Prof. B. Majola, Prof. P. Venter; on local government: A. Boraine, A. Comelissen, and B. Moseley. The staff were: Mbasa Mxenge, managing secretary; Sandra Haydon, minutes secretary; and Vanessa Calvert and Beverline Thomas, administrative secretaries.

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 4 were:

A. J. Leon (DP), M. M. S. Mdladlana (ANC), and G. B. Myburgh (NP). The members were: K. Asmal, D. Bakker, I. M. Cachalia, S. Camerer, J. Chalmers, M. Coleman, B. 0. Diamini, G. Ebrahim (alt.), S. L. E. Fenyane, T. Gamndana, X. P. Gasa (alt.), D. Govender, P. Govender (alt.), J. L. Kgoali, E. N. Lubidia (alt.), B. S. Mabandia, T. G. G. Mashamba, M. G. Masher (alt.), P. Mathebe, L. R. Mbuyazi (alt.), K. R. Meshoe (alt.), S. B. Mfayela (alt.), M. W Mfebe (alt.), M. A. Mncwango, I. J. Mohamed (alt.), R. S. Molekane, C. P. Mulder, Y. L. Myakayaka-Manzini, M. A. A. Njobe (alt.), M. I. B. Ntuli, G. N. M. Pandor, M. M. Phenethi (alt.), M. M. Piliso, R. J. Radue, S. M. Rasmeni, B. Ranchod, R. T. Rhoda, E. Saloojee, R. K. Sizani, B. M. Skosana, D. Smuts (alt.), G. Solomon,}. E. Sosibo, M. E. Surty, E. Thabethe, B. Thompson, T. J. Tshivhase, V M. Thobeka, V Viljoen, S. C. Vos, C. H. Werth (alt.), and L. M. Xingwana (alt). The members of the Technical Committee were: Prof. H. Cheadle, Prof.J. Dugard, Ms S. Liebenberg, and Prof. I. Rautenbach. The staff were: John Tsalamandris, managing secretary; Zuleiga Adams, minutes secretary; and Pamela Crowley, administrative secretary.

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 5 were:

W. A. Hofmeyr (ANC), D. Schutte (NP), and J. van der Merwe (IFP).

The members were: A. Bruwer (alt.),D. J. Dalling, J. de Lange, R. de Ville, A. G. Ebrahim, G. A. Fredericks, S. D. Fisher, E. Gandhi, D. H. M. Gibson, R. H. Groenewald, S. P. Grove, D. P. Jana, Z. B. Jiyane (alt.), E. E.Jassat, M.J. Khasu, A.J. Leon (alt.), J. W. Ie Roux (alt.), G. L. Mahlangu, P. A. Matthee, V J. G. Mathews, S. N. N. Mdutyana, J. S. Mgidi, S. Mkhatshwa, S. E. Moed, M. P. E. Mogale (alt.), M. W. Moosa, M. L. Mushwana (alt.), M. Mzizi, A. G. V Naidoo (alt.), A. C. Nel, B. Ngcuka, L. Ngwane, T. C. Ntsizi (alt.), D. Omar (alt.), R. A. M. Saloojee, L. Singh (alt.), N. Singh (alt.), B. P. Sonjica, F. van Heerden.

The members of the Technical Committee were: P. Benjamin, Judge P. J. J. Olivier, L. Gcabashem, Adv.J. Gaundett.

Staff: Noel Taft - managing secretary, Eunice van Eck - minutes secretary; and Beverline Thomas - adminis- trative secretary

The chairpersons of Theme Committee 6 were:

S. de Beer (NP), Ms B. Mbete-Kgositsile (ANC), and P. Powell (IFP).

The members were: T. G. Alant, A. Balie, H.J. Bekker (alt.), D. Bloem (alt.), M. S. Booi (alt.), W. J. Botha (alt.), S. Camerer (alt.), O. C. Chabane (alt.),J. Chiole (alt.), R. H. Davies, P. de Lille, P. D. Dexter, M. M. Z. Dayni, E. I. Ebrahim (alt.), A. El-win, F. C. Fankomo, S. L. E. Fenyane, N. B. Fihla (alt.), F. X. Gasa, C. Gcina, D. H. M. Gibson (alt.), M. E. George, N. J. Gogotya, P. J. Groenewald, L. Hani (alt.), M. W Hiengwa, F.P. Jacobsz, J. A. Jordaan, Q. J. Kgauwe (alt.), T S. Khoza (alt.), L. Louw (alt.), J. Y. Love, I. B. N. Luthuli, J. Mabhudafhasi (alt.), S. S. Makana (alt.), H. G. Makgothi, T. J. Malan (alt.), D. M. Malatsi, M. Malumise (alt.), G. Marais, J. N. Mashimbye (alt.), S. N. N. Mdutyana, Z. W. Mwayi, P. G. Mlambo-Ngcuka, P. Moatshe, M. C. Mokidane, M. L. Mokoena, R. S.Molekane (alt.), R. S. Mompati, C. H. Motshabi (alt.), M. B.Mpahlwa (alt.), T. E. Mtintso, L. M. Mti, F. S. Mufamadi, J. Naidoo, B. Nair, H. M. Neerahoo, M. A. Netshimbupfe, B. S. Ngubane, H. Ngubane,J. M. Nhlanhla, R. Z. Nogumla (alt.), I. M. Phillips (alt.), J. Schreiner, M. I. Scott (alt.),J. Selfe, N. Singh, L. Sisulu, Z. S. T. Skweyiya (alt.), M. Smuts, J. E. Sosibo (alt.), M. E. Tshabalala (alt.), M. E. Turok (alt.), I. Vadi, J. van Eck (alt.), S. C. Vos, A. Watson, P.J. Welgemoed, G. G. Woods, T. Yengeni (alt.), and D. A. Zitha.

The chairperson of Sub-Theme Committee 6.1 was:

I. Vadi (ANC). The members were: T. G. Alant, M. S. Booi (alt.),J. Chiole, S.J. de Beer, P. D. Dexter, F. C. Fankomo, M. George (alt.), N.J. Gogotya, M. W Hlengwa, J. A. Jordaan, T. S. Khoza (alt.),J. Y. Love, D. M. Malatsi, Z. W Mkwayi, P. G. Mlambo-Ngcuka, M. C. Mokitlane, H. M. Neerahoo, B. S. Ngubane, N. Singh, Z. S, T. Skweyiya (alt.), D. Smuts, M. E. Tshabalala (alt.), A. Watson, E. I. Ebrahim, I.J. Preforms, and M. R. Sikakane.

The members of the Technical Committee on public administration were: Prof. P. van der Merwe and Ms L. Nyembe; on the electoral commission: Ms D. Pillay, Mr A. Tredoux, and Mr P. Harris.

The staff were: Nkateko Nyoka - managing secretary; Saaliegah Zardad - minutes secretary; and Penny Carelse - administrative secretary.

The Chairperson of Sub-Theme Committee 6.2 was: R. H. Davies (ANC). The members were: K. M. Andrew, H. Bekker, W. J. Botha,J. Chiole, A. Erwin, B. Hogan, F.Jacobsz, W. A.Jordaan, H. Makgothi, G. Marais, G. Marcus, B. Nair, M. Sisulu, P. Welge- moed, and G. Woods.

The members of the Technical Committee were:

N. Morrison and C. Rustomjee.

Technical Committee staff were :

Nkateko Nyoka, managing secretary; Patricia Fahrenfort, minutes secretary; and Agness Murubata, administrative secretary.
The Committee held twenty-eight meetings from 24 January 1995 to 5 September 1995 and processed 96 submissions. Nine public hearings and seminars were held, engaging all major stakeholders in the financial sector.

The Chairperson of Sub-Theme Committee 6.3 was:

Ms B. Mbete-Kgositsile (ANC). The members were: A. Balie, W J. Botha, S. Camerer, S. L. E. Fenyane, F. X. Gasa, M. George, F. Jacobsz, L. Louw, B. N. Luthuli, T. J. Malan, S. N. Mdutyana, P. Moatshe, L. M. Mokoena, E. K. Moorcroft, R. Mompati, M. A. Netshimbupfe, H. Ngubane, B. H. Ngubane.J. K. Nkadimeng, K. W Nqwemesha,J. Sefe, D. Smuts, M. E. Tshabalala, M. Turok, A. van Wyk, I. D. van Zyl, S. C. Vos, and D. A. Zitha. The members of the Technical Committee on the Public Protector, Human Rights Commission, and Commission for Gender Equality were: Dr C. Albertyn and Prof. R. Erwee; on land rights: Dr A. Gildenhys, Ms A. Claassens, and Dr F. Njobe. The staff were: Nkateko Nyoka, managing secretary; Bronwen Levy, minutes secretary; and Penny Carelse, administrative secretary.

The Chairperson of Sub-Theme Committee 6.4 was:

MsJ. Schreiner (ANC). The members were: T. G. Alant, M. S. Appel- gryn, D. Bloem (alt.), N. Booi (alt.), W N. Breytenbach, O. C.Chabane (alt.),J. Chiole (alt.), M. M. Z. Dyani, E. I. Ebrahim (alt.), M. Ellis, N. B. Fihla (alt.), D. Gibson (alt.), N.J. Gogotya, P.J. Groenewald, L. Hani (alt.),J . A. Jordaan, Q. J. Kgauwe (alt.), L. Louw (alt.), J. Mabudafhasi (alt.), S. Makana (alt.), T. J. Malan (alt.), M. Malumise (alt.),J. A. Marais,J. N. Mashimbye (alt.), R. S. Molekane (alt.), C. Motshabi (alt.), M. B. Mpahlwa (alt.), T. E. Mtintso, L. M. Mti, H. M. NeerahooJ. M. Nhlanhia, R. Nogumla (alt.), I. M. Phillips (alt.), P. Powell, M. I. Scott (alt.),J. Selfe. L. Sisulu.J. Sosibo (alt.),J. van Eck (alt.)J. C. N. Waugh, and T. Yengeni (alt). The members of the Technical Committee were: A. Cachalia and Prof. A Seegers. The staff were: Nkateko Nyoka, managing secretary; Katharine McKenzie, minutes secretary; and Agness Murubata, administrative secretary.

The members of the panel were:

Prof. M. G. Erasmus, Prof.J. Kruger, M. R Sedibe-Ncholo, Adv. I. Semenya, Prof. J. van der Wesmuizen, and Adv. Z. Yacoob.

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