Psychiatrist and former president of the African Association of psychiatrists. Former hod psychiatry at university of Free state (1996-2003) and SMU (2003 - 2019). Chairperson of ministerial advisory committee on mental health and chairperson of medical and dental board of HPCSA. Has participated in previous WSF In Jordan and science forums in Cape Town and Pretoria. Has been deputy and chairperson of the central drug authority of SA (1995-2005). Also past deputy chairperson of MRC 2007-2010