Background
SMIT, Hendrik was born on October 31, 1925 in Moorreesburg, Cape Province.
SMIT, Hendrik was born on October 31, 1925 in Moorreesburg, Cape Province.
Dirkie Uys High School, Moorreesburg, University of Stellenbosch.
Joined editorial staff Die Burger 1947-1948. Chairman Nasionale Jeugbond (Junior National Party) 1950-1955. Farmer, Darling since 1957.
Member of Parliament for Stellenbosch 1958-1982.
Chief Information Officer National Party 1969-1974. Chair, several Parliament, select committees
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare and Pensions and Coloured, Rehoboth and Nama Relations 1974, later Minister. Minister of Coloured Relations and Statistics 1976-1979, of Posts and Telecommunications 1979-1982.
Chairman Planning Committee, President's Council.
Decoration for Meritorious Service (Doctorate.M.S.) 1981.
Married Elsabe Lambrechts in 1953.