Current Positions
* Minister of State Security of the Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009.
* Member of Parliament since 1994.
* Member of African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) since 1990.
* Member of National Assembly since 1999.
Academic Qualifications
* MBchB Medical Policy from University of KwaZulu Natal (1984).
* MPhil Economic Policy from University of Stellenbosch.
Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities
* Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence.
* Member of the Senate of National Council of Provinces (NCOP) (1994 - 1999).
* Chairperson of Standing Committee on Social Services.
* Served in South African Medical and Dental Practitioners Association (SAMDA).
* Served in ANC underground structures (1984 - 1990).
* Minister of Intelligence of the Republic of South Africa (25 Septermber 2008 - 10 May 2009).
Source: Ministry of Intelligence