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Allan Hendrickse (Helenard Joe Hendrickse) was born on 22 October, 1927 in Uitenhage, is a South African politician (1927–2005). Discover Allan Hendrickse's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Helenard Joe Hendrickse |
| Occupation |
Politician, minister, teacher |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
22 October 1927 |
| Birthday |
22 October |
| Birthplace |
Uitenhage |
| Date of death |
2005 |
| Died Place |
Port Elizabeth |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Allan Hendrickse Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Allan Hendrickse height not available right now. We will update Allan Hendrickse's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
Peter Hendrickse |
Allan Hendrickse Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Allan Hendrickse worth at the age of 78 years old? Allan Hendrickse’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Allan Hendrickse's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Timeline
Helenard Joe Hendrickse (22 October 1927 – 16 March 2005), popularly known as Allan Hendrickse, was a South African politician, Congregationalist minister and teacher.
He participated in an act of defiance by swimming at a South African beach reserved for Whites only.
Hendrickse was born in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape and studied at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape, where he met key ANC figures Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, and future President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe.
He married in 1957 and had four children.
In 1969, he became one of the founders of the Labour Party, which represented Coloured people on the Coloured Peoples' Representative Council.
He helped open "Coloured" schools to students of all races.
After 1984, the Labour Party dominated the House of Representatives, one of the houses in South Africa's Tricameral Parliament, and Hendrickse served in P. W. Botha's Cabinet.
Hendrickse and Labour drew the ire of the United Democratic Front and African National Congress for this collaboration with apartheid; Hendrickse defended himself on the grounds that he would oppose apartheid from within.
His swim at a whites-only beach took place in 1987; on Botha's demand, Hendrickse later apologized for the swim.
Hendrickse ultimately resigned from Botha's cabinet on 24 August 1987.
Botha wished to postpone elections until 1992.
His justification was that the extended term was required in order to push planned reforms.
Hendrickse's approval was needed, as postponing the election required the approval of all three houses.
He initially backed the decision, however, Botha's refusal to schedule reforms and disregard for Hendrickse and the Labour Party, led Hendrickse to reconsider.
Botha became enraged, insulting Hendrickse, the Labour Party and the Coloureds.
Hendrickse announced his resignation to the House of Representatives, who had already endorsed his decision.
Hendrickse lost control of the House of Representatives in 1992 after losing a confidence vote to Labour members who had crossed the floor to the National Party, led by Jac Rabie, and independents.
Hendrickse led the remains of the Labour Party into the ANC in 1994.
He served as an ANC MP from that year until his retirement from politics in 1999.
He was awarded the Order of the Baobab (Silver Class) in 2004.
A letter signed by President Thabo Mbeki and read at Hendrickse's funeral saluted him as a "freedom fighter and architect of democracy".
Hendrickse died of a heart attack at Port Elizabeth Airport on 16 March 2005, aged 77.
