Background
Marais, Georg was born on December 28, 1931 in Tulbagh, Cape, South Africa. Son of Floris Nicholaas and Hester Maria (Kellerman) Marais.
Marais, Georg was born on December 28, 1931 in Tulbagh, Cape, South Africa. Son of Floris Nicholaas and Hester Maria (Kellerman) Marais.
Bachelor in Communications, Stellenbosch University, 1951. Master in Communications, Stellenbosch University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1956.
Economist, Board Trade and Industry, South Africa, 1957-1961; professor management, U. South Africa, 1962-1964; dean School of Business, U. South Africa, 1965-1981; member, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 1981-1986; deputy minister finance, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 1986-1991; minister trade and industries, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 1991-1992; minister tourism, civil services, budget on affairs, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 1992-1993; senator, Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, since 1994.
Member Royal Cape Yacht Club (director companies), Pretoria Club.
Married Hester Catharina Van Der Vyver, August 31, 1957. Children: Carina Margaretha.