South AfricaNational Assembly (lower house)Al Jama-ahNational · National AssemblyMember of the National Assembly
Ganief Hendricks
Profile
Mogamad Ganief Ebrahim Hendricks is a South African politician and the founder and leader of the Al Jama-ah party, which advocates for Muslim interests. Since July 2024, he has served as the Deputy Minister of Social Development. Hendricks previously worked as a municipal councillor in the City of Cape Town and has a diverse background as a teacher, lecturer, and human resources professional at companies like Nestlé and MWEB. A long-time activist, he was involved in the anti-apartheid struggle and has been a prominent figure in South African civil society, including his work in sports management and media.
Details
- Born
- 1949-09-14 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Durban, South Africa
- Education
- University of the Western Cape
- Career
- Teacher, lecturer, human resources director, trade union general secretary, cricket manager
