Vast experience in the health sector, both local and international. Former: Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology; Ambassador to Japan. Former Chairperson, Land Bank. Former Member of the Board, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). 2014, Member of the Board of Directors, Eskom, as a Non-Executive Director; since 2015, Chairman of the Board, Eskom Holdings. Has served on the boards of various children and community-based organizations.