Leon Wessels
South African politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leon Wessels (born 19 April 1946)[1] is a South African lawyer, politician, and activist who served in the National Party government during the apartheid years[2] and was one of very few Afrikaner politicians to show public contrition for the acts of that government.[3]
Quick Facts Minister of Local Government, Preceded by ...
Leon Wessels | |
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Minister of Local Government | |
In office 1992–1993 | |
Preceded by | Amie Venter |
Succeeded by | Tertius Delport |
Minister of Planning and Provincial Affairs | |
Preceded by | Hernus Kriel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-04-19) 19 April 1946 (age 78) Kroonstad, South Africa |
Alma mater | Potchefstroom University Rand Afrikaans University |
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