Gaster Sharpley
Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, in 1969, Gaster Sharpley has written eight books on a range of subjects. The writing is...view moreGaster Sharpley
Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, in 1969, Gaster Sharpley has written eight books on a range of subjects. The writing is conversational and provokes the reader to think about issues from various angles. Gaster holds a master’s degree in public administration and has several developmental qualifications. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in the same field of study. He is well travelled and enjoys motivational speaking. Gaster has served the South African public – first as an activist in student politics during apartheid, then as a city councillor in Mthatha, and later the chief executive of the Buffalo City Development Agency before becoming municipal manager at the same institution. Gaster also served on the Eastern Cape Development Corporation Board and is currently a director and chairperson of the Peggy Nesta Foundation. He continues to serve the community as head of department for Human Settlements in the Eastern Cape.
Gaster is married to Lélanie, and they have two sons, namely Johnathan and Garth. They also have one grandchild, Jazmine.view less