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The DTPC is governed by trustees who bring a range expertise and experiences, some of whom are renowned for their contribution in assisting with South Africa's transition to democracy. We are also supported by a network of local and international advocates that serve as our patrons.
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The Board of Trustees
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Franklin Sonn
Democratic South Africa's first ambassador to the United States (1995 – 1998), Franklin Sonn is the recipient of thirteen honorary doctorates and has held many distinguished positions. He was rector of the Peninsula Technikon from 1978 to 1994.
Although he terminated all his directorships when he became ambassador to the USA in 1995, he is once again serving on the boards of many companies, including Absa Bank Ltd, Absa Group Ltd, SAPPI Ltd, Macsteel Service Centres (Pty) Ltd, Safmarine (Pty) Ltd, Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd, RGA Reinsurance Co. of S.A. Ltd, Kwezi V3 Engineers (Pty) Ltd (Chair), Ekapa Mining (Pty) Ltd (Chair), Xinergistix Ltd, Esor Ltd, Pioneer Food Group, Metropolitan Holdings Ltd and others.
He serves as trustee on The Desmond Tutu Peace Trust, The Legal Resources Trust and World Wide Fund for Nature S.A and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. He holds the position of Chancellor of the University of the Free State since 1992 as well as Executive in Residence at the UCT Graduate School of Business. He also currently holds the position of Chairman of Airports Company of South Africa Ltd (ACSA), African Star Ventures (Pty) Ltd, Cape Star Investments (Pty) Ltd and Imalivest (Pty)Ltd.
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