He represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from May 1994 to March 2003, including as Chief Whip of the Majority Party from November 1998 to October 2001.
From May 1994 to March 2003, he was part of the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly, holding a position as the Majority Party's Whip from November 1998 to October 2001.