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Dr David Masondo obtained his PhD at New York University (USA). His PhD thesis focused on Post-Apartheid State Industrial Policy and Investment in the South African Automotive Industry. He obtained both his BA (Hons) and MA at Wits University.

Dr Masondo has held different political and managerial positions in government, including serving as the Finance MEC and Director in the Local Government Department in Limpopo. He was Chief Director for Economic Sectors and Industry; and also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Automotive Industry Development Center under the Gauteng Provincial Government. He has been a political activist for a period of approximately 30 years.

Dr David Masondo is an African National Congress National Executive Committee member serving in the Economic Transformation Committee and has served in various positions of leadership. He was the Principal member of the Financial Sector Charter Council representing the Community.

Dr Masondo is passionate about Education and has worked as a lecturer at Wits University teaching States and Markets (undergraduate) and Political Economy of Modern South Africa (Post-graduate course) amongst other courses. He is the Founding Principal of the OR Tambo School of Leadership, a political education school of the ANC. His passion for education extends to community development. To this end he is a founding chairperson of the Topisa Trust, which provides ongoing support to youth to promote education, sport and cultural excellence in villages in Limpopo. 

Zinhle Tyikwe is the Chief Executive Officer of GS1 South Africa | The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). Prior to her appointment as CEO, Zinhle was the Executive in charge of Human Resources and Communications and has been with the GS1 SA | CGCSA since 2013. Zinhle has more than 20 years of human resources and strategic management experience.

Her leadership is grounded in academic excellence, holding two honours degrees in Human Resources Development and Industrial Psychology & Organisational Development from UNISA, and an MBA from the University of South Wales. Zinhle has more than 20 years of human resources and strategic management experience.

Zinhle’s influence has extended across sectors through her previous board roles with the Wholesale and Retail SETA. She continues to lend her voice to strategic transformation as a member of the SAB Sharp Advisory Board, helping guide responsible industry practices and community impact.

At the heart of her journey is her role as a mother to Wongalamasengwa and Zimkitha, where her passion for growth, development, and nurturing the future finds its most personal and profound expression.

David leads BDO’s Tax Consulting Division in the Western Cape. He is Adjunct Associate Professor in Tax at the University of Cape Town, is a member of SAICA’s National Tax Committee (having rotated off in 2025 as Chair of this Committee for six years from 2018 to 2024) and is a member of the Tax Court (a Presidential appointment). 

He has more than 25 years of tax experience and consults to large listed and unlisted entities on a wide range of tax issues. Examples of his experience include advising on:

• The largest empowerment transaction in the forestry sector in South Africa, including the disposal by a multinational group of its forestry interests and extraction of proceeds
• The unbundling of dual-listed subsidiaries of a large listed entity
• The restructuring of foreign subsidiaries of a large listed entity
• The treatment of derivatives for a listed mobile operator
• The treatment of REITS
• The restructurings of listed and unlisted entities
• Share incentives schemes
• Disputes with SARS

David holds a B.Com (Hons) (Accounting) degree, an H. Dip in Tax Law, a Masters’ Degree in Tax Law and is a Chartered Accountant (SA). In his spare time he enjoys playing padel, golf and tennis and spending time with his family and friends.

Dip Elec Eng (CPUT); PGDip Ed (Mathematics & Engineering Ed) (UCT); B.Ed Hon (Mathematics & Science Ed) (UWC); M.Ed (Science Education - Cognitive Development (UWC); Executive MBA (Strategy & Transformation) (Henley, UK); M.Com (SA & Int Tax law) cum laude (NWU); Ass Ed (Harvard), Design Thinking (Stanford)

Edward re-joined as SARS Commissioner on 1 May 2019. He had formerly served as t2026 BDO Tax Guide he founding Group Executive of the SARS Large Business Centre and High Nett Worth Unit, SARS Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Commissioner during the period 2004 to 2009. From 2010 to 2016, he was the 2026 BDO Tax Guide Chief Executive for the Alexander Forbes Group Holdings where after a successful, well publicised, turnaround, the company was listed on the JSE in July 2014.   Edward also held senior executive roles at FirstRand Banking Group and Eskom. In addition he managed his own investments and served on various boards which amongst others included Transnet (NED), Technology Innovation Agency (Chair), and Shoprite Holdings (LID). He relinquished all these external roles when he took up the position as SARS Commissioner in 2019

Edward’s leadership capability has also been recognised globally by serving on a number of international roles, amongst them:

Current:

• Chair: African Tax Administration Forum since December 2024
• Vice Chair: OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) since November 2024
• Bureau Member of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration

Past:

• Chair: World Customs Organisation (WCO) 
• Vice Chair: OECD Global Forum on Information Exchange for Tax Transparency
• Co-Chair – African Initiative of the OECD Global Forum on Information Exchange for Tax Transparency
• Deputy Chair: Committee for Accounting Education Standards – IFAC
• Chair: Committee for Auditor Ethics – IRBA 
• Board Member: GEMS Education Global Academic Council

Edward holds a Master of Commerce - cum laude (SA & International Tax Law) from North-West University, an Executive MBA (Strategy & Business Transformation) from Henley Business School (UK), a Master of Science in Education (Cognitive Development), a Honours degree in Mathematics and Science Education, both from the University of Western Cape, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Mathematics & Engineering) from University of Cape Town, as well as a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. In addition Edward was awarded the prestigious African American Scholarship and an academic appointment as an Associate in Education at Harvard University, USA.

He is the recipient of several awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Management in 2017 from SAPSO, Finalist in the All Africa Business Awards 2016, ACO Dealmaker of the Year, 2015, and SA Boss of the Year, 1999.

He serves as a Visiting Professor at the Da Vinci Institute, North-West University, Free State University, University of Western Cape as well as Wenzhou Medical University. Edward remains involved as a Social Activist in his personal capacity.

Busisiwe Mavuso is a Chartered Accountant with extensive academic qualifications, including two Master's degrees and ongoing PhD studies. She is the CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and holds multiple non-executive directorships, contributing actively to national development. Busisiwe is affiliated with several professional organizations and has been recognized for her leadership through numerous awards, including the 2024 Runner-Up Business Leader of the Year and a Future Leader Award by the BPI Iconic Leadership and Excellence Awards Foundation. She is also associated with the Allan Gray Centre and Foundation.