Ebrahim Rasool
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Ebrahim Rasool (born 15 July 1962)[1] is a South African politician and diplomat who served as the South African Ambassador to the United States from 2010 to 2015, as a Member of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2010, and as the 5th Premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008. He is a member of the African National Congress and has held various leadership positions in the party.
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Ebrahim Rasool | |
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South African Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 4 August 2010 ā 23 February 2015 | |
President | Jacob Zuma |
Preceded by | Welile Nhlapo |
Succeeded by | M. J. Mahlangu |
5th Premier of the Western Cape | |
In office 30 April 2004 ā 25 July 2008 | |
Preceded by | Marthinus van Schalkwyk |
Succeeded by | Lynne Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-07-15) 15 July 1962 (age 61) Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
Political party | African National Congress |
Spouse | Rosieda Shabodien |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Ismail and Aziza Rasool |
Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
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