Background
GERDENER, Theo J. A. was born on March 19, 1916 in Cape Town. Son of late Doctor G. B. A. Gerdener.
GERDENER, Theo J. A. was born on March 19, 1916 in Cape Town. Son of late Doctor G. B. A. Gerdener.
University of Stellenbosch.
Freelance writer since 1949. Leader, National Party, Natal Province Council 1954. Director and; Deputy Minister of Bantu Development May 1970.
Minister of the Interior 1970-1972 (resigned). F. and Director Action South and Southern Africa 1972-1973. Founder, Leader Dem. Party 1973-1977.
Honorary Life President, New Republic Party 1977-1988.
Editorial staff, Die Burger and Die Huisgenoot.
Married Martha van Rensberg in 1943.