Background
Louw, Eli Van Der Merwe was born on September 27, 1927 in Loeriesfontein.
South African parliamentary speaker
Louw, Eli Van Der Merwe was born on September 27, 1927 in Loeriesfontein.
Calvinia High School and University of Stellenbosch.
Attorney, Loeriesfontein, 1956-1982. Mayor City of Loeriesfontein, 1958. Began sheep farming Loeriesfontein, 1962.
Member parliament Namaqualand, since 1977, deputy minister finance, 1982, minister budget in minister's council, 1984. Minister administration and economic advisory services Office State President, 1985-1986, minister transport affairs, 1986-1989, minister of manpower, 1989-1991. Speaker House of Assembly, since 1991.
Pari, for Namaqualand since 1977.
Tennis, walking.
Married Gezina van Wyk. 4 children.