Traitor Derek Hanekom

Derek Andre Hanekom

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology

Date of Birth: 13-01-1953      Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa

National Serviceman - South African Defence Force, Potchefstroom

(1971 - 1973)

 

Various positions - Various companies, Various Companies, Johannesburg

(1974 - 1977)

Farmer - Dairy, poultry and vegetables, Magaliesburg

(1978 - 1983)

 

Co-ordinator - Administrative Training Project, Johannesburg

(1986 - 1987)

Co-ordinator - Popular History Trust, Zimbabwe

(1988 - 1990)

 

Co-ordinator - Land and Agricultural Desk, African National Congress

(1990 - 1994)

Minister - Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Government of South Africa

(1994 - 1999)

Current Position(s)

Deputy Minister, Department of Science and Technology, Government of South Africa, (2004 - present)

Member of Parliament, African National Congress, (1999 - present)

Member, ANC NEC,

Previous Position(s)

Minister, Government of South Africa (1994 - 1999)

Co-ordinator, African National Congress (1990 - 1994) 

Derek Hanekom Deputy Minister of Science and Technology. He began his active political life in 1976 after being arrested while participating in a peaceful candlelight demonstration at John Vorster Square Police Head Quarters in Johannesburg. He was arrested again in 1983 along with his wife. He spent 9 months in prison while awaiting trial for high treason. During his period of office in Land Affairs he piloted various reform bills through parliament which aimed to redress damages caused by apartheid laws and the 1913 Land Act. 

Contact Details

Postal Address

Private Bag X889

Pretoria

0001

Email Address

heibre.roos@dsc.gov.za

 

Fax Number 021 - 317 4472

Telephone number 021 - 317 4383

He began his active political life in 1976 after being arrested while participating in a peaceful candlelight demonstration at John Vorster Square Police Head Quarters in Johannesburg. He was arrested again in 1983 along with his wife. He spent 9 months in prison while awaiting trial for high treason.

During his period of office in Land Affairs he piloted various reform bills through parliament which aimed to redress damages caused by apartheid laws and the 1913 Land Act.

Acting spokesman for ANC on agricultural matters.

Married to Patricia Elizabeth Murray 

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