Previous experience: Worked at Woolworths as PA to the Engineering Executive; Project Administrative at – Independent Mediation Services of South Africa (IMSSA) and Logistics Officer for the ANC NEC / NWC and Sub Committees National Office.

Age: 43

Family: Married to Moegsien Ismail, daughter Zena Ismail 10 years old, son Zade Ismail 5 years old.

The thing you like most about yourself: That I’m caring and very family orientated.

The thing you like least about yourself: Shyness and taking things to seriously.

Your favourite hobbies: Arts and crafts; listening to music, watching movies, reading.

A quote that inspires you: "Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you." ~Khalil Gibran

What you love most about what you do? Communicating with people from different walks of life.

What music are you listening to? Old school, jazz, hip hop and soul.

What book are you currently reading? Harvesting the Past by Madge Swindells

Who is your greatest icon? My Mom