Shaun Edward Byneveldt is a South African diplomat and politician who is the current South African ambassador to the State of Palestine. Previously, he served as the South African Ambassador to Syria from 2010 to 2018. He was the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament from 2004 to 2009. Byneveldt is a member of the African National Congress (ANC).[1][2]

Shaun Byneveldt
South African Ambassador to Palestine
Assumed office
2018
South African Ambassador to Syria
In office
2010–2018
Succeeded byBarry Gilder
Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byLynne Brown
Succeeded byShahid Esau
Personal details
Born
Shaun Edward Byneveldt
NationalitySouth African
Political partyAfrican National Congress
ProfessionDiplomat
Politician

References edit

  1. ^ Felix, Jason (23 July 2018). "Race for W Cape ANC's top job begins". IOL. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. ^ Rossouw, Mandy (3 September 2010). "Diplomatic posts aim to end Cape division". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Unknown
South African Ambassador to Syria
2010 – 2018
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament
2004 – 2009
Succeeded by