Mr Vusumuzi Ronnie Bengu
Head of Department
Head of Department Mr Vusumuzi Ronnie Bhengu hails from humble beginnings as he was born in KwaMashu and grew up in Chesterville, Durban. Through his own words he says” I started perceiving life in KwaMashu but my formative years was spent in Chesterville.”
He attained his matric in 1978 and in 1979 proceeded to study towards a B Proc. Degree through the University of Zululand. At the age of twenty, he left the country as part of the struggle movement of the time. That was the beginning of his many international experiences. This translates to his interests as he admits to having a soft spot for familiarising himself with international developments and reading.
In 1987, Mr Bhengu attained a Master’s Degree in Pedagosis (NQF 8) through the Sofia University of Bulgaria.
He also holds a Project Management qualification attained through EDE University of the Netherlands received in 1999.
Briefly about the work experience:
- 1991: Tutor at the University of Natal;
- 1992: Regional Education Officer for the National Coordinating Committee for Repatriation of Exiles;
- 1993-1994: Head of Financial Aid Bureau at the Natal Technikon, which he helped to establish;
- 1994-1996: Senior Projects Officer at the Kagiso Trust Bursary Division;
- 1996-2001: Head of Department and Part Time Lecturer to B-Tech students at the Technikon Northern Gauteng. Here, he was part of the Broader Transformation Forum for the Technikon. He also sat on the executive committee of the National Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) ;
- 2002-2004: Diplomat at the South African Mission in Geneva, Switzerland where he was also an Intelligence Officer within the Department of Intelligence;
- 2004-2008: Diplomat at the South African Embassy in Cuba where he was also Head of Intelligence;
- 2008-2011: Intelligence Analyst.
General Comments:
On the safety and security outlook of the country, Mr Bhengu has this to say,” I think there is a positive outlook in the safety and security arena of the country. The latest crime statistics issued (2010-2011) show that things are changing, and the situation keeps getting better and better. It is also an indication that the community is now getting invited.”