Government South African Government Minister of State Security South Africa

Current Positions

    * Minister of State Security of the Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009.
    * Member of Parliament since 1994.
    * Member of African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) since 1990.
    * Member of National Assembly since 1999.


Academic Qualifications

    * MBchB Medical Policy from University of KwaZulu Natal (1984).
    * MPhil Economic Policy from University of Stellenbosch.


Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

    * Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence.
    * Member of the Senate of National Council of Provinces (NCOP) (1994 - 1999).
    * Chairperson of Standing Committee on Social Services.
    * Served in South African Medical and Dental Practitioners Association (SAMDA).
    * Served in ANC underground structures (1984 - 1990).
    * Minister of Intelligence of the Republic of South Africa (25 Septermber 2008 - 10 May 2009).


Source: Ministry of Intelligence