1990, Bachelor's in Education, University of Witwatersrand. Over 25 years' experience in South African politics and government. 1974, High School Teacher, Soweto; Special Adviser to National Minister of Education; 1997, Consul-General in New York; 1999. Ambassador to Washington; South Africa's Ambassador to US; 2003, Deputy Executive Director, Policy and External Affairs Department, World Food Programme; since January 2008, Deputy Executive Director for Hunger Solutions, Office of the Executive Director. Honorary doctorates.