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Mac Maharaj

Mac Maharaj is a seasoned politician, communicator and businessman. He was imprisoned on Robben Island with former president Nelson Mandela. After the 1994 elections, Maharaj was appointed to Cabinet, where he served as Minister of Transport until 1999. He returned to active service during the fifth government administration as special adviser and spokesperson to then president Jacob Zuma. Maharaj has retired from active politics.