Kader Asmal
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Abdul Kader Asmal (8 October 1934 – 22 June 2011)[2] was a South African politician. He was a professor of human rights at the University of the Western Cape, chairman of the council of the University of the North and vice-president of the African Association of International Law. He was married to Louise Parkinson and had two sons.
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Kader Asmal | |
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Minister of Education | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Sibusiso Bengu |
Succeeded by | Naledi Pandor |
Member of Parliament | |
In office 1994–2008[1] | |
Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | |
In office 1994–1999 | |
President | Nelson Mandela |
Preceded by | Magnus Malan |
Succeeded by | Ronnie Kasrils |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-10-08)8 October 1934 Durban |
Died | 22 June 2011(2011-06-22) (aged 76) |
Political party | African National Congress |
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He was an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, received a doctorate Honoris Causa from Queen's University Belfast (1996) and was a laureate of the 2000 Stockholm Water Prize.