South Africa

Mncedisi Filtane hails from the Eastern Cape and matriculated from Clarkebury High School. After school, he showed interest in the legal profession, but ultimately found himself (over a long professional career) in the private sector in various management and sales positions. During his tenure at the Transkei Government, Mr Filtane worked with land matters, which… read more »

Whilst studying the subject of History at school my love and interest for politics developed to the point where I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life. My late father, who was an active member of the IFP, also played a significant role in influencing me into a life of… read more »

From age 10, I took a keen interest in politics. During the eighties, at the height of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid, I read everything I could find about the leaders of our struggle. It was during this time that I first became interested in Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the Inkatha Freedom Party. After school,… read more »

I have been a member of IFP since 1999, and have served as Member of the National Council, Provincial Secretary of Gauteng Province, Councilor of Ekurhuleni Metro (Mayoral Candidate for IFP). I am currently an IFP Member of Parliament. My constituency is situated in Germiston, Gauteng, where there has been no real improvement as the… read more »

I currently serve as IFP Secretary General and Member in Parliament. I have served previously in several party positions at branch, provincial and national levels. My constituency is situate at Vryheid, KwaZulu Natal, where public service delivery challenges still remain a serious issue. Water infrastructure is not being maintained, refuse collection and street sanitation is… read more »

Mr Linda Grootboom has served in his current position since May 2009. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the former University of Port Elizabeth. Mr Grootboom began his career as a trainee process technician at Ford Motor Company. He then served as a marketing and distribution analyst for the automotive manufacturer before… read more »

Adv. Gerber was appointed to his current position in June 2010. He holds a LLB degree from the University of the Western Cape and was admitted as an advocate to the High Court of South Africa. He has a certificate in legal education and development from the University of Cape Town, a national diploma in… read more »

Mr Daniel Schoeman was appointed to his current position in October 2005. He holds a BSc degree in Agriculture Economics, an Honours degree in Business Administration, and a MBA – all from the University of Stellenbosch. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture Economics from the University of Pretoria. Mr Schoeman joined the Bureau… read more »

Ms Faith Mashimbye was appointed deputy director-general in September 2011. She holds a Bachelor degree from the former University of Bophuthatswana, and a Master’s degree in Economic and Social Development from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Ms Mashimbye worked as an educator in the Free State and later as director at the provincial Department… read more »

Mr Abram Tlaletsi was appointed acting Director-General in July 2010. He holds a BCom degree in Strategic Management and Industrial Psychology, a BCom (Hons), and a Master of Commerce from North West University.Mr Tlaletsi started a banking career in the 1980s at First National Bank Mafikeng branch, working as an enquiry clerk, bank teller and… read more »

Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize was appointed interim Director-General for the Mpumalanga Administration in September 2012. She holds BEd, BA Honours, and MA degrees, as well as a DLitt et Phil. Dr Mkhize has extensive experience in senior positions in both the Public Service and the education sector. Before her appointment in the Department of Women, Children… read more »

Mr Simon Mgidi was appointed to his current position in December 2005. He holds a BAdmin (Hons) degree from the University of the North. Mr Mgidi was previously a regional director at Lawyers for Human Rights, before joining government as director of administration for the Department of Education. Highlights of his career include serving as… read more »

Mr Moeketsi Rabodila is Director- General of the Mpumalanga provincial government, a position he has held since January 2010. He has a BA degree from the University of the Witswatersrand and a MBA from the University of Pretoria. Mr Rabodila is a former municipal manager of Merafong City Local Municipality. He has extensive banking experience,… read more »

Ms Rachel Molepo-Modipa was appointed Di rec tor-Gener a l in December 2010. Her academic qualifications include a post-graduate diploma in Management Studies, a BA (Hons) degree in Labour Relations from the University of Johannesburg, and a Master’s degree in Education and BEd degree from the University of Pretoria. Ms Molepo-Modipa was a teacher from… read more »

Mr Nhlanhla Ngidi was appointed Director-General in June 2010. He is a qualified attorney by profession and served as a professional assistant at Siwendu, Ngakane and Partners. In 1987 he represented the ANC youth section at the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid and in 1992 he was an observer of the general elections in… read more »