Allan Hendrickse
South African politician (1927–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helenard Joe Hendrickse (22 October 1927 – 16 March 2005), popularly known as Allan Hendrickse, was a South African politician, Congregationalist minister and teacher. He participated in an act of defiance by swimming at a South African beach reserved for Whites only.
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Allan Hendrickse | |
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Chairman of the Ministers' Council House of Representatives | |
In office September 1984 (1984-09) – 3 February 1992 (1992-02-03) | |
Preceded by | Alathea Jansen as Chairman of the Executive (Coloured Persons Representative Council) |
Succeeded by | Jac Rabie |
1st Minister for Coloureds' Affairs | |
In office 3 September 1984 (1984-09-03) – 24 August 1987 (1987-08-24) | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Personal details | |
Born | Helenard Joe Hendrickse (1927-10-22)22 October 1927 Uitenhage |
Died | (2005-03-16)16 March 2005 Port Elizabeth |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | Labour Party (1969-1994; dissolved) |
Other political affiliations | African National Congress (1994-2005) |
Relations | Desmond Lockey (son-in-law) |
Children | Peter Hendrickse |
Occupation | Politician, minister, teacher |
Known for | Leadership of the Labour Party |
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