South Africa

Vice-Admiral Johannes Mudimu was appointed Chief of the South African Navy in 2005. He holds a Master’s degree in Military Science and an Honours degree in Public Management and Governance, together with qualifications in safety and security, human resource management, personnel and training, and journalism. Vice-admiral Johannes Mudimu received military training in Angola, East Germany… read more »

Lieutenant-General Derick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi was appointed Chief of Joint Operations in October 2011 after starting his military career 33 years earlier as a recruit. He holds a diploma in Defence Management from the University of Witwatersrand, together with a certificate in International Business Communications and a degree in Business Administration from the University of South… read more »

A qualified medical doctor and former soldier, Dr Sam Gulube was appointed Secretary for Defence in December 2011. He graduated from the Morehouse School of Medicine in 1991 after his medical studies at the University of Natal were interrupted by the student uprisings of 1976. Dr Gulube has served as the chairperson of the Medical… read more »

Kopung Ralikontsane is acting director-general and the head of department for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. With a degree in Commerce with Business Economics, Industrial Law and Industrial Psychology as his majors, and training as a teacher he was well prepared for his active role in socio-economic and political issues of development…. read more »

Khorommbi Thomas Muthotho Sigidi was appointed the acting Director-General in April 2012. His academic qualifications include a BA (Hons), a Master’s degree in Public Administration, a certificate in rural development pol icy and management and a technical teaching diploma. Starting out as a young Mathematics and Science teacher at Mbilwi High in Venda, South Africa… read more »

Vusi Madonsela is director-general of the Department of Cooperative Governance, a position he has held since October 2012. He is a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban and an associate fellow of the School of Social Policy and Intervention of the University of Oxford (Green-Templeton College). Vusi Madonsela is currently co-chairperson of the social… read more »

Dr Sam Vilakazi was appointed to his current position in August 2012 He holds a Bachelor of Public Administration degree from the University of North West (South Aafrica), a post-graduate diploma in Business Management from the University of Natal, a post-graduate diploma in Management from the Management College of Southern Africa and a PhD in… read more »

Rosey Sekese was appointed Director-General of the Department of Communications in June 2011. She holds a BSc in electrical engineering (Telecommunications) from the University of Cape Town and a diploma in advanced project management. She also has a Master’s in Business Administration from North-West University. Ms Sekese served in the Department of Communication as deputy… read more »

Sibusiso Xaba was appointed as Director-General in the Department of Arts and Culture in May 2011. He holds a degree in town and regional planning and has also completed public policy, development management, and executive management development programmes. Sibusiso Xaba was head of the Gauteng Planning Commission in the Office of the Premier and has… read more »

A former high commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Rapulane Sidney Molekane was appointed to his current position in March 2010. He holds certificates in Management and Diplomatic Training from the Foreign Institute, and he also studied at the Soweto College of Education from 1981 to 1984. Ambassador Rapulane Sidney Molekane served in the first democratically elected… read more »

Maud Vuyelwa Dlomo was appointed to her current position in August 2008. Among her qualifications are Master’s degrees in Arts and Diplomatic Studies from Wits University and the University of Pretoria, South Africa respectively. She also holds degrees in Arts and Development together with a post-graduate diploma in education development. She has served on a… read more »

Mmakgoshi Phetla-Lekhethe was appointed to her current position in July 2009. She holds a Masters in Economics degree from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. Mmakgoshi Phetla-Lekhetheworked for more than three years years as an economist at the World Bank, and served as South Africa’s representative on the board of the… read more »

Dr Thibedi Ramontja was appointed Director-General in the Department of Mineral Resources in November 2011. He holds PhD and MSc (Eng) degrees from the University of the Witswatersrand and a BSc (Hons) in Geology and Soil Science from the then University of the North. His additional qualifications include a certificate in Geology from Madikoti College,… read more »

David Msiza was appointed chief inspector of mines since 2011. He holds a BSc. Mining Engineering degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. He joined the Department of Minerals and Energy in 1998 as an inspector responsible for conducting safety audits and inspections. In 2000 David Msiza became a senior inspector and… read more »

Dr Khotso De Wee was appointed to his current position in April 2005. He is also worked as acting Secretary-General in the Office of the Chief Justice. Dr de Wee holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of the Free State; a Master’s degree in Education from the University of the Witwatersrand; a… read more »