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Rachel Cecilia Adams (born 9 August 1963) is a South African politician from the African National Congress. She is a member of the National Assembly of South Africa from the Northern Cape. [1]

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References

  1. "Ms Rachel Cecilia Adams - Parliament of South Africa". www.parliament.gov.za. Retrieved 3 October 2020.