Background
Treurnicht, Andries Petrus was born on February 19, 1921 in Piketberg, Republic South Africa. Son of Andries Petrus and Hester Johanna (Albertyn) Treurnicht.
Treurnicht, Andries Petrus was born on February 19, 1921 in Piketberg, Republic South Africa. Son of Andries Petrus and Hester Johanna (Albertyn) Treurnicht.
Bachelor, University Stellenbosch, Republic South Africa, 1941. Master of Arts, University Capetown, Republic South Africa, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Capetown, Republic South Africa, 1957.
Minister religion Dutch Reformed Church, Republic South Africa, 1946-1960, editor die kerkbode Republic South Africa, 1960-1967, accessor of Synod Republic South Africa, 1965-1969. Editor Hoofstad Perskor, Republic South Africa, 1967-1971. Member parliament National Party, Republic South Africa, 1971-1982.
Deputy minister Republic South Africa Government, 1976-1979, minister, 1979-1982. Leader Conservative Party, Republic South Africa, 1982-1993, Official Opposition Party, Republic South Africa, 1987-1993.
Volkswag since 1984.
Married Engela Helena Dreyer, January 18, 1949. Children: Elsa, Lise, Elana, Andriette.