Andrew Feinstein
Encyclopedia
Andrew Josef Feinstein is a former South Africa
n politician who currently resides in the United Kingdom
, but remains a South African citizen.
to Ralph Josef Feinstein and Erika Hemmer. He graduated from Wynberg Boys' High School
in 1981, and received further education at King's College, Cambridge
, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Cape Town
. He married Simone Sultana on December 18, 1993, and has a son and a daughter. His interests include reading, classical & jazz music, cinema, theatre, watching rugby, cricket & soccer.
, his political life began when he served as an advisor to Gauteng
's then-MEC of Finance, Jabu Moleketi
, from 1994 to 1996. He also worked as an economic advisor to then-premier Tokyo Sexwale
. He was elected as a member of the South African Parliament
's lower house
in 1997.
During his time in office, he served as chair of its study group on public accounts and ANC's official spokesman on the National Assembly
's public accounts committee. Feinstein was at the time referred to as "one of its most vocal and talented MPs", who argued that a thorough investigation into the South African Arms Deal
had to be done. However, he resigned in 2001 when the ANC refused to launch an investigation into the matter. He was succeeded by Geoff Doidge
in both positions.
, where he chairs the Aids charity Friends of the Treatment Action Campaign
, and lectures and writes on South Africa. He also works as a Securities Coordinator for Investec Bank
UK Ltd.
He is now considered an ANC dissident and critic, with his memoirs, After the Party, being severely critical of the political culture of the ANC.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n politician who currently resides in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, but remains a South African citizen.
Personal life
He was born in Cape TownCape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
to Ralph Josef Feinstein and Erika Hemmer. He graduated from Wynberg Boys' High School
Wynberg Boys' High School
Wynberg Boys' High School is a public school for boys in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.It was founded in 1841 and is the second oldest school in South Africa. It had humble beginnings in Glebe Cottage under first Headmaster John McNaughton and changed site three times before moving onto its...
in 1981, and received further education at King's College, Cambridge
King's College, Cambridge
King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college's full name is "The King's College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge", but it is usually referred to simply as "King's" within the University....
, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College, and is the oldest university in South Africa and the second oldest extant university in Africa.-History:The roots of...
. He married Simone Sultana on December 18, 1993, and has a son and a daughter. His interests include reading, classical & jazz music, cinema, theatre, watching rugby, cricket & soccer.
Political life
A member of the African National CongressAfrican National Congress
The African National Congress is South Africa's governing Africanist political party, supported by its tripartite alliance with the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the South African Communist Party , since the establishment of non-racial democracy in April 1994. It defines itself as a...
, his political life began when he served as an advisor to Gauteng
Gauteng
Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. It was formed from part of the old Transvaal Province after South Africa's first all-race elections on 27 April 1994...
's then-MEC of Finance, Jabu Moleketi
Jabu Moleketi
Jabulani "Jabu" Moleketi was Deputy Minister of Finance in the Cabinet of South Africa of President Thabo Mbeki, from 2004 to 2008....
, from 1994 to 1996. He also worked as an economic advisor to then-premier Tokyo Sexwale
Tokyo Sexwale
Mosima Gabriel Sexwale , commonly known as Tokyo Sexwale , is the current Minister of Human Settlements of South Africa. A South African businessman, politician, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner. His nickname of "Tokyo" is derived from his involvement with the sport of...
. He was elected as a member of the South African Parliament
Parliament of South Africa
The Parliament of South Africa is South Africa's legislature and under the country's current Constitution is composed of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces....
's lower house
National Assembly of South Africa
The National Assembly is the lower house of the Parliament of South Africa, located in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. It consists of no fewer than 350 and no more than 400 members...
in 1997.
During his time in office, he served as chair of its study group on public accounts and ANC's official spokesman on the National Assembly
National Assembly of South Africa
The National Assembly is the lower house of the Parliament of South Africa, located in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. It consists of no fewer than 350 and no more than 400 members...
's public accounts committee. Feinstein was at the time referred to as "one of its most vocal and talented MPs", who argued that a thorough investigation into the South African Arms Deal
South African Arms Deal
The South African Arms Deal was a US$4.8 billion purchase of weaponry by the South African Government finalised in 1999 which has been subject to allegations of corruption....
had to be done. However, he resigned in 2001 when the ANC refused to launch an investigation into the matter. He was succeeded by Geoff Doidge
Geoff Doidge
Geoffrey Quinton Michael Doidge is a South African politician and, as of 25 September 2008, is the country's Minister of Public Works.-Career in politics:He was Deputy Chief Whip of the African National Congress ....
in both positions.
Immigration to the UK
He now resides in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, where he chairs the Aids charity Friends of the Treatment Action Campaign
Treatment Action Campaign
The Treatment Action Campaign is a South African AIDS activist organization which was founded by the HIV-positive activist Zackie Achmat in 1998. TAC is rooted in the experiences, direct action tactics and anti-apartheid background of its founder...
, and lectures and writes on South Africa. He also works as a Securities Coordinator for Investec Bank
Investec Bank
Investec is an international specialist banking and asset management group. It provides a range of financial products and services to a select client base in three principal markets: the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. Investec is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the...
UK Ltd.
He is now considered an ANC dissident and critic, with his memoirs, After the Party, being severely critical of the political culture of the ANC.
Books
- After the Party: A Personal and Political Journey Inside the ANC (2007)
- After the Party: A Personal and Political Journey Inside the ANC (2009) Revised and Updated Edition
- The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade. The coruption and illegality that exists among politicians, weapons manufacturers, arms dealers, and the military. 2011 ISBN 9781429932714
External links
- Profile of and editorials by Feinstein on The GuardianThe GuardianThe Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...