I am a Professional Nurse qualified in midwifery, community nursing, psychiatric nursing, nursing administration and education. I hold an social science degree and an honor's in the same field. I also a Diploma in District Health Service Management, a Post graduate Diploma in Health Systems Management, and a Masters Degree in Public Health. I progressed from professional nursing ranks to health service management. I have been a District Hospital Cluster CEO in the Eastern Cape Province, Director Health Programmes Management and Director District Health Management in the Free State Province. I am very experienced in health, particularly in Health Programme Management and District Health Management.