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Ebrahim Rasool
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Ebrahim Rasool is the former South African ambassador to the
United States. His previous positions have included member of parliament in the South African National Assembly, special advisor to the state president of the Republic of
South Africa, and premier (governor) of the Western Cape Province. Rasool has a
long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle, including
leadership in the United Democratic Front and the African National Congress. He has built up extensive experience in government, having led various departments
including health, welfare, finance, and economic development. For his
contribution to South Africa, Rasool has been the recipient of a number of
leadership awards. He is founder of the World for All Foundation, which rethinks
the intellectual tools available to Muslims and faith communities and creates
cooperative relations between faiths, cultures, and communities at a global
level.
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