Winkie Direko
Politician
1929 – 2012
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Who was Winkie Direko?
Isabella Winkie Direko was a South African politician.
Direko was born in 1929 in Bloemfontein. Before entering politics, she was a teacher. She was a member of the National Council of Provinces from 1994 to 1999 and Premier of the Free State from 15 June 1999 until 26 April 2004.
Direko died on 17 February 2012 after suffering a stroke. She was 82.
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- Born
- Nov 27, 1929
Bloemfontein - Nationality
- South Africa
- Died
- Feb 17, 2012
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on July 23, 2013
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