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Personal |
- Date of Birth: 16 January 1966
- Marital Status: Married
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Current Positions |
- Premier of Eastern Cape Province since 31 July 2008.
- Deputy Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC, Eastern Cape since 2006.
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Academic Qualifications |
- Completed foundation and senior secondary education in Mt.Frere
- Completed Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Transkei (1988).
- Completed a Higher Diploma in Education from University of Transkei (1989).
- Currently studying towards a Masters Degree with University of Fort Hare.
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Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities |
- Teacher at the Mt Frere Senior Secondary School in 1990.
- Deputy Principal at Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School in 1994.
- Deputy Director Human Resource Management within the administration of the Department of Education; E.G. Kei Region (1996).
- Executive Mayor of the Alfred Nzo District Municipality and he also served in the Executive Committee of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) (2000).
- Elected Deputy Secretary of the African National Congress, Eastern Cape (2003).
- Member of the Provincial Legislature (2003).
- Chairperson of two Portfolio Committees: Social Development and Housing, Local Government and Traditional Affairs.
- Member of the Executive Authority for the Department of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism (2006).
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| Source: Office of the Premier |
