Andrew Feinstein began his career with the South African government after returning in the early 90′s after his study at the Universities of Cambridge and Berkeley. He had originally left his homeland in his early 20′s to avoid the draft. He did not want to be part of the military regiment of Apartheid, which at the time was still involved in wars and fighting on the Northern borders. When Nelson Mandela was released however, he threw himself into being a part of the transformation of his country. He first joined the African National Congress, Mandela’s party. He was soon taking the lead in situations most crucial and linked to the power transfers that were taking place at the time. He was an elected legislator for the province of Gauteng which included the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, and was soon part of the Cape Town National Parliament.
His joy and optimism was short lived however, as the entire country was in need of restructuring. While the leadership of Mandela did much to raise the spirit and the hope of the much wounded people of the nation, there was work that needed to be on the ground. For in order for the country to survive, economic resolutions were necessary. Industries such has business, tourism and five star Cape Town hotels would not thrive unless the inefficiency and the corruption Feinstein was noticing around him, were ended. While he is an idealist, he is also very pragmatic, and is aware that for the people of his country of South Africa, the government must be strengthened by what has happened throughout the tumultuous history, and stand up with a conduct that is ethical and accountable and open. A government worthy of the respect of the Constitution created in 1996. He said this is the most vital and important task for them currently.
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