BA, University of Botswana and Swaziland; MA in Education, University of London; 1997, MA in Linguistics, University of Stellenbosch in 1997, while serving as MP. Chancellor, Cape Technikon; since 1994, MP including: 1995-98, Deputy Chief Whip, ANC, National Assembly; 1998, Deputy Chair then 1999-2004, Chair, National Council of Provinces; 2004, Minister of Education; since May 2009, current position.