Career
Direko was born in 1929 in Bloemfontein. Before entering politics, she was a teacher. Direko died on 17 February 2012 after suffering a stroke.
She was 82.
Direko was born in 1929 in Bloemfontein. Before entering politics, she was a teacher. Direko died on 17 February 2012 after suffering a stroke.
She was 82.
She was a member of the National Council of Provinces from 1994 to 1999 and Premier of the Free State from 15 June 1999 until 26 April 2004.