Willie van Niekerk
South African politician (1937–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willem (Willie) Abraham van Niekerk (29 June 1937 in Pretoria[1] – 8 August 2009) was a South African physician, professor, and politician. Van Niekerk was Minister of Health in the government of P. W. Botha from 1985 to 1989 and Administrator-General of South West Africa from 1983 to 1985. He specialized in cytogenetics, cell biology, gynecology, and obstetrics.
Quick Facts Willem Abraham van NiekerkM.B. Ch.B., MRCOG, FCOG (CMSA), M.D., FRCOG, F.I.A.C, Minister of Health ...
Willem Abraham van Niekerk M.B. Ch.B., MRCOG, FCOG (CMSA), M.D., FRCOG, F.I.A.C | |
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Minister of Health | |
In office 1985–1989 | |
President | PW Botha |
Preceded by | Cornelis van der Merwe |
Succeeded by | Rina Venter |
Administrator-General of South West Africa | |
In office 1 February 1983 – 1 July 1985 | |
Preceded by | Danie Hough |
Succeeded by | Louis Pienaar |
Personal details | |
Born | Willem Abraham van Niekerk (1937-06-29)29 June 1937 |
Died | 3 August 2009(2009-08-03) (aged 72) |
Political party | National Party |
Occupation | Medical Doctor |
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