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Ashor Sarupen
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Ashor Sarupen

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Ashor Sarupen is a South African politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Finance since July 2024 and as the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance since April 2026. A member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 2019, he previously served in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and as a city councillor in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Sarupen has held various strategic roles within the Democratic Alliance, including Chief Whip and spokesperson on finance, and is recognized for his extensive work in party policy and campaign strategy.

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Born
1988-07-01 · 37 years old
Birth place
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Education
University of the Witwatersrand (BSc Honours, MBA); Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria (MPhil in Corporate Strategy)
Career
Research analyst, strategist, city councillor, Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature

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