1991, MSc in Plant Systematics and Advanced Ecology, UCT; 1993, Certificate in Environmental Management: Theory and Practice, UCT; 1999, Senior Executive Programme, Wits and Harvard Business Schools. 1994, Head, ANC Environment and Tourism; 1999, Director-General, Department of Public Works. Member: Banking Association; National Business Initiative Board. Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director; Masake Investments, a black economic empowerment company; former Chairman, Tourism, BEE Charter Council. Chairman, South African National Biodiversity Institute.