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Mr Ebrahim Rasool
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Ebrahim Rasool
PROFILE
Background

Born on 15 July 1962 in District Six, Cape Town.
He is married with two children.

Educational Background

1980 Matriculated at Livingstone High School, Claremont
1983 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Cape Town.
1984 Higher Diploma in Education, University of Cape Town.

Languages

English, Afrikaans, German

Political Background

1983 - 1988 Executive member of the United Democratic Front, Western Cape. (Spent 3 years as Provincial Secretary)
1984 - 1994 Served as National Secretary of the Call of Islam
1986 - 1989 Served as National Co-ordinator of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (South African Chapter)
1991 - 1994 Served as Treasurer of the African National Congress in the Western Cape
1996 - 1998 Served as Provincial Treasurer of the African National Congress in the Western Cape

Positions Held:

1991 Chair of Board of Trust for Eco-Programme
1992 Chair of Board of Trust for Foundation for Contemporary Research
1994 -1998 Member of the Executive Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Health and Social Services in Western Cape
1998 - current ANC Provincial Leader, ANC National Executive Committee member
Dec 2001 - April 2004 MEC for Finance and Economic Development
April 2004 - current Premier of the Western Cape

Career History:

1985 Teacher at Spine Road High School
1989 - 1991 Information Officer for the Foundation for Contemporary Research
1991 - 1994 Assistance to the Rector of the University of the Western Cape

Achievement / Awards

May 1997 Kaiser Foundation Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights.
Tygerberg Hospital "We Care" Award.
1997 Planned Parenthood of S.A. Western Cape Honorary Life Membership Award.
Life Patron of the Protocol for Child Abuse and Neglect.

Interests

  • African history
  • Literary reading
  • Rugby and cricket
TOESPRAKE:
EPOS:
premier@pgwc.gov.za
LET WEL:
General contact:
Tel: 021 483 4705/6
Fax: 021483 3421

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