Background
DU, Daniel was born on May 17, 1918 in Paarl. Son of Daniel J. du Plessis and Louisa M. (Carstens) du Plessis.
surgeon and university vice-chancellor
DU, Daniel was born on May 17, 1918 in Paarl. Son of Daniel J. du Plessis and Louisa M. (Carstens) du Plessis.
Paarl Boys’ High School, University of Cape Town and the Witwatersrand.
Professor, of Surgery, University of the Witw"atersrand, Johannesburg 1958-1977, Vice-Chancellor 197883. Nuffield Scholarship 1951-1952, Carnegie Fellowship 1963. Honorary Fellowship American College, of Surgeons 1974, American Surgical Association 1981, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland 1979, College, of Surgeons of South America 1982.
President Southern Transvaal Board, Medical Association of South America 1986-1987.
President Surgical Research Society of South America, Association of Surgeons of South America 1984. Chair, of Council; professional.
Advisory Council for Universities and Technikons since 1984. Council, Medical University of Southern Africa since 1986, Johannesburg College, of Education since 1986.
Married Louisa South. Wieht in 1946.