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Willie van Niekerk

South African politician (1937–2009)

  • Fame41.0
  • Momentum0.4
  • Wikipedia425
Lived 1937–2009, aged 72South Africa
South AfricaSouth AfricaDoctorsDoctor
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  • Era
    1937–2009
    Aged 72
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Updated 2026-07-22

Willem (Willie) Abraham van Niekerk 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.

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