Roelof Meyer is South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States.
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed Meyer’s appointment at the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit in Boksburg on Wednesday.
Meyer was born on the 16 July 1947 and was a Member of Parliament between 1979 and 1997.
He was a chief negotiator for the National Party government during the negotiations to end apartheid, 1991-1996.
He also worked productively alongside Ramaphosa, helping to develop the Government of National Unity (GNU), and establishing the framework of the constitution.
He later served as a mediator and consultant in international peace processes, such as the work with the Global Leadership Foundation.
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