Bishop, Prof. Sibusiso Zakhele Shobede
He was born at Nkwalini area in Melmoth, Kwazulu Natal, the first born of Jabulile Maria Shobede and Eliot Majola and he raised by maternal grandparents maMtshali and Shobede Fangazi . Studied his primary education from St Pauls Primary School and went to Ihawulethu High School. He is a professional teacher of Geography & Social Sciences at Matamzana-Dube Secondary School. He is a born again Christian and was baptized on the 3rd of February 2003 by the old man Archbishop,Dr. E. Ngwenya his Spiritual father.
ACADEMIC HISTORY: He obtained the following qualifications:
1. Certificate in Business Marketing Managenent from IQ Academy
2. Diploma in ministry from Holy Nation Bible College
3. Advanced Diploma in Church Leadership from Holy Nation Bible College
4. Senior Diploma in Theology from Holy Nation Bible College
5. International Diploma in Theology from Holy Nation Bible College
6. Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences :University of Zululand
7. Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management: European Institute of Applied Research
8. Master of Arts in Sociology: Global Institute of Peace Education & Research Centre
9. Doctor of Philosophy in Global Development: Theophany International University
10. Doctor of Philosophy in Indigineous Knowledge: Mhlabuhlangene School of African Medicine
11. Doctorate in Healing Ministry: Miracle Evangelism Bible College
12. Professorship in Indigineous Knowledge & Facilitation: Mhlabuhlangene School of African Medicine.
13 .Professor of Philosophy: Union Of Culture and World Peace
14. Professorship in Healing Ministry: Miracle Evangelism Bible College
15. Professorship in Church Administration and Management: Christian Ministerial Training University
AWARDS AND HONORARIES
1. International Leadership Award:
Access To Human Rights International
2. Leadership & Management Excellent Award:
KGN Humanity Social Services Foundation
3. Ghandhi Peace Price Award:
Algilani International Ahlebait Council
4. Visionary Leader Award:
Access To Human Rights International
5. World Humanitarian Award:
Society for Rural & Urban Development Through Holistic Approach Trust
6. Best Humanitarian Award:
KGN Humanity Social Services Foundation
7. Justice Of Peace Award:
Union of Culture & Wolrd Peace
8. Human Rights Activist Awards:
Arbitrators Media Information
9. International Star Excellence Award:
Union of Culture & World Peace
10. Outstanding Environmentalist Awards:
United Nexus Organisation
11. Honorary Doctorates Awards:
* Honorary Doctorate in Ministry: TECHM Christ Global Bible School, USA.
*Honorary Doctorate in Biblical Education: King's Cross Victory Bible College.
*Honoary Doctorate in Humanities: Theophany University
*Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarian Services: Union of Culture and World Peace Institute
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
He serves as the Bishop at General Mission Church of Christ.
The marriage officer:Commissioner of Oaths
He is the Founder and Chancellor of Isibusiso Solwazi School of Theology, he is the President of Isibusiso Solwazi Apostolic Ministries
The founder of Nhliziyonye Zion Churches Institute and Projects
Representative of National Register of Independent Churches (NRIC),
Member of International Leadership Cabinet of TECHM Christ Global Bible School Affiliation (USA),
Representative of International Association for Biblical Education IABE (India)
The Founder of Ethembeni Educational Centre -NPO
The Mananger of Bellies Football Club
He is the mentor and the life couch to the young mans/boys under the organisation called Dr. S.Z Empire and Spiritual Welness.
He is a School Branch Representative of National Teachers Union (NATU) at Matamzana Dube High School