Hernus Kriel

Male, Person

1941 –

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Who is Hernus Kriel?

Hermanus Jacobus Kriel was the first Premier of the Western Cape province. He previously served as the Minister of Law and Order in the South African government under Frederik Willem de Klerk.

Kriel served as premier from May 11, 1994 to May 11, 1998 as a member of the National Party. He became known for having questioned the objectivity of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and for having advocated for the return of the death penalty.

He is married to Anna-Mari.

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Born
Nov 14, 1941
Kakamas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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