Ronnie Kasrils | |
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Minister of Intelligence Services | |
In office 27 April 2004 – 25 September 2008 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Lindiwe Sisulu |
Succeeded by | Siyabonga Cwele |
Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | |
In office 17 June 1999 – 27 April 2004 | |
President | Thabo Mbeki |
Preceded by | Kader Asmal |
Succeeded by | Buyelwa Sonjica |
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans | |
In office 24 June 1994 – 17 June 1999 | |
President | Nelson Mandela |
Preceded by | Gene Louw |
Succeeded by | Mluleki George |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Kasrils 15 November 1938 Yeoville, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa |
Nationality | South Africa |
Political party | South African Communist Party |
Other political affiliations | African National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Eleanor Kasrils (d. 2009) Amina Frense (m. 2012) |
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Military awards | [5] |
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Ronald Kasrils (born 15 November 1938) is a South African politician, former guerrilla and military commander. He served in a number of ministerial posts, including the as Minister for Intelligence Services from 2004 to 2008. He was a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1987 to 2007 as well as a member of the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party (SACP) from December 1986 to 2007.
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