ANC veteran Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim has died
The former deputy minister of International Relations and
Cooperation Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim has passed away at the age of 84.
The African National Congress (ANC) confirmed that Ebrahim had died in a press statement released on Monday.
“The ANC learned with deep sadness of the passing of Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, after a long illness at his home in Johannesburg.”
Ebrahim is survived by his wife Shannon and their children Sarah and Caden.
The former deputy minister was born on 1 July 1937.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is saddened to hear of the passing of former Deputy Minister and struggle activist Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim.
— Kathrada Foundation (@KathradaFound) December 6, 2021
His life, described by Ahmed Kathrada, was one of courage, characterised by the “spirit of sacrifice”.https://t.co/y64su6gGH6 pic.twitter.com/AiJGhAIelM
I just saw breaking news on the passing on of the former DM Ebrahim Ebrahim. Thank you Ebby for your contribution to this country and for mentoring me as a young underground Activist! pic.twitter.com/wzU4ChHu5A
— phumla williams (@mirriamp) December 6, 2021
Ebrahim was appointed as deputy minister of International Relations and Cooperation in 2009, a position he held until 2017.
He also served as a member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee for 26 years.
The ANC added that Ebrahim, or Ebi as he was affectionately known, played an in important role even after his retirement.
“Comrade Ebi served as a member of the National Executive Committee of the ANC for 26 years, from 1991 till 2017. Even after retirement, he continued to play an active role in the renewal of the movement and in international relations.”
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