Deputy Minister of Correctional Services

Personal

Current Positions

• Deputy Minister of Correctional Services of the Republic of South Africa since 2 February 2006.

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Welfare.

Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities

• Member of Gauteng Legislature (1994 - 1999).
• Permanent delegate of the Gauteng Legislature in the National Council of Provinces (1999 - 2004).
• Chairperson of the Select Committee on Social Services.
• Served in the Select Committee on Education and Recreation, the sub-committee on delegated Legislation and Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence.
• Member of National Assembly since 2004.
• Chairperson of the Portfolio Commmittee on Arts and Culture.
• Served on Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs and Sub-Committee on International Relations.
• Member of National Council of Provinces (1999 - 2004).
• Joined structures affiliated to the then United Democratic Front (UDF) South African Youth Congress - Riverlea branch (1986).
• Chairperson of Riverlea branch of Transvaal Women Federation (1986).
• Teacher in Eldorado Park and Riverlea (1987 - 1989).
• Co-ordinator, Riverlea Resource Centre (1989 - 1991).
• Involved in Staff Development and Training at NUMSA head Office (1991 - 1993).
• Joined the Kempton Park negotiation process representing South African Communist Party (SACP) (1993).
• Served as provincial Treasurer of the SACP Gauteng (1991 - 1994).
• Elected first Chairperson of the SACP for Johannesburg West Branch after its unbanning.