Trevor Andrew Manuel was a prominent political figure in South Africa, having served as the Minister of Finance from 1996 to 2009. He was influential under the administrations of Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, and Kgalema Motlanthe.
According to sources, Trevor was one of the most influential figures in South African politics during that time. After leaving the government, he remained an active figure in South African politics and is currently a Board member of the Directors for the New Development Bank.
Trevor was born to South African parents, Abraham James Manuel & Philma van Söhnen.
Full Biography
Despite Trevor’s eventual success as a prominent politician in South Africa, his parents were not highly regarded by the public. Reports suggest that Trevor’s Father, Abraham Mauel, was an employee of the Cape Town City Council, but details about his profession and educational background were kept private.
It is unclear why Abraham chose to keep his career and educational history private, but it is likely he wanted to protect his son’s political career.
Trevor’s mother, however, was even more mysterious. Her identity remained unknown to the public, and it was only recently that reports revealed that she was an uneducated domestic worker in one clothing factory.
It is possible that Trevor’s parents chose to keep their backgrounds hidden in order to protect their son from any potential backlash or criticism that could have been directed towards him.
Height and weight
This information is not available in the public domain.
Nationality & ethnicity
Trevor’s parents are believed to be South African Nationals, but their original ethnicity is still unclear.
Education
According to sources, Trevor’s mother did not receive any form of formal education. However, his father, Abraham Manuel was educated, but details about his educational background remained unknown.