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Dawie de Villiers (Dawid Jacobus de Villiers) was born on 10 July, 1940 in Burgersdorp, Cape Province, South Africa, is a South African rugby union footballer (1940–2022). Discover Dawie de Villiers'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 81 years old?
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Dawid Jacobus de Villiers |
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| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
10 July, 1940 |
| Birthday |
10 July |
| Birthplace |
Burgersdorp, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Date of death |
23 April, 2022 |
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N/A |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 81 years old group.
Dawie de Villiers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Dawie de Villiers height is 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) and Weight 73 kg (161 lb).
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1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight |
73 kg (161 lb) |
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Not Available |
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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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Dawie de Villiers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dawie de Villiers worth at the age of 81 years old? Dawie de Villiers’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Dawie de Villiers'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 |
footballer |
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Timeline
David Jacobus de Villiers (10 July 1940 – 23 April 2022) was an ordained Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church; a South African Government minister and a Springbok rugby captain.
His father Coenie was a railway clerk and organizer of the National Party and Member of Parliament for the Vasco constituency from 1953 to 1961.
The family moved to Caledon where he began his schooling.
However, they moved again a year later to Bellville, where he matriculated in 1959 at the Hoërskool Bellville.
In 1960 he studied at the University of Stellenbosch where he obtained a degree in Theology and gained honours in Philosophy.
During 1962 to 1963, he was President of the Student Council.
De Villiers also excelled in rugby (scrumhalf position) and became involved in all levels of the sport, including representing South Africa in 25 test matches, His first international test match was in 1962 against the British Lions, aged 22.
In 1963–1964, he was a part-time lecturer in philosophy at the University of the Western Cape and was awarded the Abe Bailey and Markotter scholarships.
He was the Pastor of the Wellington congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church from 1967 to 1969.
After that, he became a lecturer at the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU).
In 1970 he captained the Springboks against New Zealand.
While he was lecturing at RAU, the then rector, Gerrit Viljoen, persuaded him at this time to become active in politics.
Against his father's wishes, De Villiers entered politics and stood for election.
In 1972 he completed his MA in philosophy and received a scholarship to study abroad.
He was married to Suzaan Mangold.
They had three daughters and a son.
He was elected to the House of Assembly as MP for Johannesburg West and was re-elected in the elections of 1974 and 1977.
In April 1979, De Villiers was appointed South African Ambassador in London.
On his return in October 1980 he became Minister of Trade and Industry.
The following year he contested the Gardens constituency in Cape Town, but lost to Ken Andrew of the Progressive Federal Party.
He was subsequently elected MP for Piketberg, Cape Province.
While he was the Minister of Trade and Industry, the Liquor Act was passed which desegregated South African bars at the owners’ discretion and the South African Tourist Board was established.
In 1983, he called a commission to investigate monopolies, and he stimulated small business in rural and ‘homeland’ areas.
In 1989 he became Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs, and of Public Enterprises as well as Cape NP leader.
He died from cancer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape on 23 April 2022.
