Background
DU, Barend was born on January 1, 1940 in Johannesburg.
DU, Barend was born on January 1, 1940 in Johannesburg.
Voortrekker High School, Boksburg, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, Potchefstroom College, of Education.
Teacher 1962, joined South. A. Broadcasting Corporation, then worked in private sector. Elected to Roodepoort City Council 1972, subsequently became Deputy Mayor, then Mayor. Member of Parliament for Florida since 1974.
Served on numerous committees and select groups.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs 1982. Minister for Education and Training 1983, Minister of Finance 1984-1986, of Finance and Economics Advisory Services in Office of State President November since 1986.