Kobie Coetsee
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Hendrik Jacobus Coetsee (19 April 1931 – 29 July 2000), known as Kobie Coetsee, was a South African lawyer, National Party politician and administrator as well as a negotiator during the country's transition to universal democracy.
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Hendrik Jacobus Coetsee | |
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President of the Senate | |
In office 20 May 1994 – 4 February 1997 | |
President | Nelson Mandela |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Mosiuoa Lekota (as Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces) |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 1 April 1993 – 11 May 1994 | |
Preceded by | Gene Louw |
Succeeded by | Joe Modise |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 7 October 1980 – 31 March 1993 | |
Preceded by | Alwyn Schlebusch |
Succeeded by | Dullah Omar |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-04-19)19 April 1931 Ladybrand, South Africa |
Died | 29 July 2000(2000-07-29) (aged 69) Bloemfontein, South Africa |
Political party | National |
Alma mater | University of the Orange Free State |
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