Mondli Gungubele

Mondli Gungubele (born 1 February 1957) is a South African politician and trade unionist who is the current Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies and a member of the National Assembly of South Africa for the African National Congress. He previously served as Executive Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (2010–2016), as Deputy Minister of Finance (2018–2019), as Chairperson of the Social Development Committee (2019–2021) and as Minister in the Presidency (2021–2023). Quotes South Africa is on the brink of a transformative era, particularly in the digital economy landscape. The numbers from the census emphasize the urgency for skilling, reskilling, and upskilling our workforce to match the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This will help us to make the South African labour market more resilient. We are also aware of the fact that the structure of South Africa’s economy has changed dramatically over the past two-and-half decades with historical anchor sectors such as mining and energy reducing in terms of their aggregate contribution to GDP as well as their average growth rate over time. It is heartening to note that amidst these challenges, we are presented with unprecedented opportunities. Exactly three years ago, in October 2020, we received the recommendations from the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution which echoed this sentiment, highlighting the essentiality of investing in our most valuable resource: human capital. By investing in human capital, we are not merely adapting to change; we are actively shaping a future where every South African can thrive in the digital economy. This summit serves as a platform for collaborative efforts, where policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and innovators can forge meaningful partnerships and chart a course toward a digitally inclusive and prosperous South Africa. External links Category:Living people Category:African National Congress politicians Category:1957 births