Background
Laas, Theunis Marthinus was born on February 24, 1949 in Volksrust, Republic of South Africa. Son of Barend Willem and Elsie Jozinie (Van der Merwe) Laas.
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Theunis Marthinus Laas
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Pretoria, 1974. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honors, University Pretoria, 1976. Master of Science in Agriculture, University Pretoria, 1979.
Doctor of Science in Agriculture, University Pretoria, 1983.
Career
Extension officer, Department Agriculture, Republic of South Africa, 1974-1975; assistant, U. Pretoria, 1976-1978; senior lecturer, U. Pretoria, 1981-1983; extension officer, OTK, Bethal, Republic of South Africa, 1978-1980; farmer, Volksrust, Republic of South Africa, since 1984. Chairman Dohne Breea Society, National Wool Growers Association, Mpumalanga, Republicof South Africa. Board directors Cape Mohair and Wool, S.A. Wool Testing Bureau.
Achievements
Membership
2nd Lieutenant military Republic of South Africa, 1967-1997.
Interests
Connections
Married Lenie Johanna Rademan, December 22, 1977. Children: Ben, Dalena, Leza, Chris.
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Born
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Nationality
South African -
Religion
Dutch Reformed -
Political Party
National Party
Education
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1974
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1976
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1979
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1983
Awards
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Recipient Silver Ram award National Wool Grower Association, Port Elizabeth, 1995, Farmer of Year for Northern Region award Agriculture Writers Association, Pretoria, 1996.Recipient Silver Ram award National Wool Grower Association, Port Elizabeth, 1995, Farmer of Year for Northern Region award Agriculture Writers Association, Pretoria, 1996.