Government, Trade and Commerce, Financial Services, Policy, Government, Financial Services, Trade and Commerce, Policy, Government, Financial Services, Trade and Commerce, Policy Government of South Africa Minister of Finance South Africa

Current Positions

    * Minister of Finance in the Republic of South African since 11 May 2009.
    * Chairperson of World Customs Organisation.


Academic Qualifications

    * Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Durban Westville University.


Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

    * Co-Chairperson of Transtional Executive Council (1993 - 1994.
    * Co-Chairperson of Multi-party Negotiation (1993).
    * Chairperson of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA) (1992).
    * Chairperson of Parliamentary Constitutional Committee.
    * Leader of the National Indian Congress.
    * Leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF).
    * Key Leader of the African National Congress (ANC) underground structures (1991 - 1994).
    * Member of the Council of Durban Westville University (1995 -1997).
    * Member of the ANC/SACP Underground (1977 1990).
    * Executive member of the Natal Indian Congress (1974 - 1990).
    * ANC member of Parliament (1994 - 1998).
    * Secretary and Chairperson of Durban Housing Action Committee (1980 - 1994).
    * Commissioner of South Africa Revenue Service until 10 May 2009.

Source:GCIS