He studied at the University of Cape Town, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. He worked for the Rhodesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before doing national service with the British South Africa Police between 1975 and 1977, during which time he was awarded the General Service Medal.
He studied at the University of Cape Town and earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. He then worked for the Rhodesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before serving national service with the British South Africa Police from 1975 to 1977, during which he was awarded the General Service Medal.