Fatima Chohan

Chohan completed her schooling in Laudium, Gauteng. She attended the University of Witwatersrand, where she received her B.Proc. degree. As a student, Chohan was a member of the Black Students Society from 1987 to 1990 and served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Muslim Student Society. == Legal career ==

In 1998, Chohan was admitted to the Side Bar. Chohan was a legal advisor to the Gauteng Legislature and chairwoman of the Western Cape's Provincial Committee on the Magistrates Commission. She later became deputy head of Metro Legal Services in Greater Johannesburg. == Political career ==

In 1996, Chohan became a member of the National Assembly of South Africa. Chohan was appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs in November 2010 and was reappointed in May 2014, serving in the position until May 2019. In this role, Chohan was an outspoken supporter of liberal refugee resettlement policies. In the 2019 South African general election, Chohan served as a surrogate for the ANC's outreach into Muslim communities. However, as a result of the party receiving a reduced majority in the election, Chohan lost her seat in parliament. Since taking office, Chohan has advocated for an increase in funding for the SAHRC, arguing that budget constraints hinder the commission's activities. ==See also==