Prof Antony Arkin is a former Head of Department of Economics, University of Kwazulu-Natal and the retired Academic vice-Rector Durban University of Technology. He is currently Editor of Hashalom, chairman Kwazulu-Natal Zionist Council, Treasurer South African Zionist Federation (SAZF), Executive member Council of Kwazulu-Natal Jewry (CKNJ), President Durban Progressive Jewish Congregation (DPJC), chairman Arzenu S A, South African delegate to the World Zionist Organization (WZO), JAFI and JNF, vice-chair SAUPJ.