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Essop Pahad
South African politician (1939–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Essop Goolam Pahad (21 June 1939 – 6 July 2023)[1] was a South African politician. He served as the Minister in the Presidency from 1999 to 2008, and was a close ally of Thabo Mbeki.[2]
Quick Facts Minister in the Presidency, Member of Parliament ...
Essop Pahad | |
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![]() Pahad in 1985 | |
Minister in the Presidency | |
In office 14 June 1999 – 24 September 2008 | |
Member of Parliament | |
In office 10 May 1994 – 2008 | |
Parliamentary Counsellor | |
In office 10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Essop Goolam Pahad (1939-06-21)21 June 1939 Schweizer-Reneke, Transvaal, South Africa |
Died | 6 July 2023(2023-07-06) (aged 84) Emmarentia, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Resting place | Westpark Cemetery |
Political party | African National Congress |
Relations | Aziz Pahad (brother) |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Amina Pahad (mother) |
Alma mater | |
Awards | Pravasi Bharatiya Samman |
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