南非首任驻美国民主大使兼反种族隔离领袖富兰克林·索恩(Franklin Sonn)于86岁去世。 Franklin Sonn, South Africa’s first democratic ambassador to the U.S. and anti-apartheid leader, has died at 86.

南非首任民主大使富兰克林·索恩(Franklin Sonn)于86岁逝世, Franklin Sonn, South Africa’s first democratic ambassador to the U.S. and a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement, has died at 86. 他由纳尔逊·曼德拉任命,在国家过渡和全球重返社会的关键时期担任大使。 Appointed by Nelson Mandela, he served as ambassador during a pivotal era of national transition and global reintegration. 一个受人尊敬的教育者和企业领袖,Sonn高级经济赋权、共同创办的黑人企业以及倡导教育改革。 A respected educator and business leader, Sonn advanced economic empowerment, co-founded black-owned enterprises, and championed education reform. 西里尔·拉马福萨总统以及来自各界的政治领导人,以他毕生致力于正义、平等和民族团结为例,荣耀了他的遗产。 President Cyril Ramaphosa and political leaders from across the spectrum honored his legacy, citing his lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and national unity.