Thabo Seshoka is the Head of Heritage and Research at Robben Island Museum (RIM). In this role he oversees the Museum’s Creative, Exhibitions, Natural Environment, Research, Archives and Collections. He is further tasked with leading the development and implementation of the Museum’s Digitization and Digitalization Strategy.

Prior to joining RIM, Seshoka served as the youngest Specialist: Art Curator at the Absa Gallery. At the age of 24, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the gallery and curated one of the largest Corporate Art Collections globally. Seshoka is also the former acting Chief Curator and Head of Museum Africa, a role he was appointed to at the age of 23.

Thabo holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree, and a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) degree from Rhodes University. He earned a Master of Arts (Research) degree from the Nelson Mandela University, and Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice from the Henley Business School – Africa. He is currently reading towards a Master of Business Administration Degree.