Franklin Sonn

Franklin Sonn
GCOB
Sonn, right, presenting a lily to second lady of the United States Tipper Gore in 1997
Born(1939-10-11)11 October 1939
Vosburg, Cape Province, South Africa
Died15 November 2025(2025-11-15) (aged 86)
OccupationsEducator, diplomat, businessman
Known forSouth Africa's first democratic ambassador to the United States
SpouseJoan Heather Gelderbloem
Children2

Franklin Abraham Sonn, GCOB (11 October 1939 – 15 November 2025) was a South African educator, diplomat and businessman who played a significant role in the country's transition from apartheid to democracy. He was South Africa's first ambassador to the United States under a democratic government, serving from 1995 to 1999. Sonn also held leadership positions in education, business, and civil society, and has been recognized for his contributions to justice, education, and economic empowerment.

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