Shaun Byneveldt | |
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South African Ambassador to Palestine | |
Assumed office 2018 | |
South African Ambassador to Syria | |
In office 2010–2018 | |
Succeeded by | Barry Gilder |
Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
In office 2004–2009 | |
Preceded by | Lynne Brown |
Succeeded by | Shahid Esau |
Personal details | |
Born | Shaun Edward Byneveldt |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | African National Congress |
Profession | Diplomat Politician |
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