South Africa’s Ambassador H.E. Hilton Anthony Dennis emphasizes need for Korean government and private investors to take a fresh approach to the African continent.

Lecture Topic:
In Seoul, A Fresh Look at Africa

Guest Speaker:
H.E. Hilton Anthony Dennis

CV of H.E. Hilton Anthony Dennis

Date of Birth: 28 August 1958

Place of Birth: Ixopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

EDUCATION
Matric at Little Flower High School
Studied BA Law at University Western Cape
Business & Accounting Diploma (CIS)
Courses in Executive Management
Courses in Military and Security Studies

CAREER
1979: Joined the Liberation Movement, the ANC and participated in the Anti-Apartheid struggle. Underwent military training and served the liberation movement in exile.
1991: Returned to South Africa with the unbanning of the liberation Movement and served the movement in various capacities during the negotiation period of the peace process.
1994: After the first democratic elections in South Africa entered the Public service
1994-1999: Deputy and then Chief Director in the Domestic Intelligence Service
1999-2009: Director General of the Foreign Intelligence Service
2010-2014: Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Lecture Summary:
http://asiasociety.org/korea/seoul-fresh-look-africa