Professor Themba Maseko

Professor Themba Maseko is a steadfast leader who has dedicated his life to serve the country and build a more equitable world. He leverages his diverse experience to lead the Wits School of Governance to produce the next generation of leaders in society and the public sector.

His distinguished career includes being the founding Superintendent-General of the Gauteng Department of Education, former Director General in the departments of Public Work, Public Service and Administration, CEO of Government Communications and Information System and Cabinet Spokesperson.

He is a former Managing Director of Damelin Education Group and Communications Director at Business Leadership South Africa.

Professor Maseko is the Chairperson of Corruption Watch (Chair), a member of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution and a Trustee at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Professor Maseko is the author of For my country: Why I blew the Whistle on Zuma and the Guptas. He was awarded for his courage and bravery at the Inaugural Whistleblower awards.