Themba Maseko | |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer of the Government Communication and Information System | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| President | Thabo Mbeki Kgalema Motlanthe Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Joel Netshitenzhe |
| Succeeded by | Mzwanele Manyi |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 1994–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1964 |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Witwatersrand DeMontfort University |
Themba Mveli James Maseko (born 27 January 1964) is a South African businessman, former public servant, and whistleblower who was the head of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) between 2006 and 2011. Since July 2024, he has been the head of the Wits School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand. He is known for publicly accusing the Gupta brothers of attempting improperly to influence the allocation of public advertising contracts during his time at GCIS.
Formerly an anti-apartheid activist, Maseko was briefly a member of the National Assembly of South Africa between 1994 and 1995, representing the African National Congress. In addition to his position at GCIS, and between stints in the private sector, he served as head of the Gauteng Department of Education from 1995 to 2000, as head of the national Department of Public Works from 2003 to 2006, and as head of the national Department of Public Service and Administration in 2011.