Kader Asmal
Abdul Kader Asmal (8 October 1934 – 22 June 2011) 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.
Kader Asmal | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| President | Nelson Mandela |
| Preceded by | Magnus Malan |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Kasrils |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1934 Durban |
| Died | 22 June 2011 (aged 76) |
| Political party | African National Congress |
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.
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