Premier of Eastern Cape Province since 31 July 2008.
Deputy Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC),Eastern Cape since 2006.
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
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 Municipal 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 Afairs, Environment and Tourism (2006)
