Tozie Zokufa is a distinguished, visionary leader in animal welfare, veterinary public health, and sustainable agricultural development, with extensive multi-sectoral experience across South Africa and the wider African continent. Bridging grassroots advocacy with high-level international policy formulation, Mr Zokufa has dedicated his career to transforming animal welfare standards, promoting ethical food systems, and embedding humane principles into institutional frameworks.

Professionally grounded in both the public and private sectors, Mr Zokufa spent over a decade working as a Food Safety Officer and Veterinary Public Health Practitioner, giving him an intimate, practical understanding of the dynamics of the meat production and livestock industries. His commitment to public education and systemic reform is underscored by landmark initiatives—such as leading Cape Town’s "One Meat-Free Day a Week" campaign—as well as his academic contributions, including scholarly works on sustainable food security published by Springer.

Throughout his expansive career, Mr Zokufa has occupied pivotal leadership roles with globally and regionally renowned organisations. He has served with distinction at Humane Society International, A Greener World, and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), where his strategic advocacy has targeted industrial farming practices and championed legislative improvements. As the founder and Executive Director of the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO), he plays a vital role in uniting African civil society, governments, and international stakeholders to advance animal welfare standards across the continent.

His influence extends deeply into institutional governance and standard-setting bodies. Mr Zokufa is an active member of the African Union’s Africa Platform for Animal Welfare (APAW) and serves on the Coordination Committee for implementing the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa (AWSA).