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Willie van Niekerk (Willem Abraham van Niekerk) was born on 29 June, 1937 in South Africa, is a South African politician (1937–2009). Discover Willie van Niekerk'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 72 years old?
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Willem Abraham van Niekerk |
| Occupation |
Medical Doctor |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
29 June, 1937 |
| Birthday |
29 June |
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| Date of death |
3 August, 2009 |
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| Nationality |
South Africa
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Willie van Niekerk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Willie van Niekerk height not available right now. We will update Willie van Niekerk'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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Willie van Niekerk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willie van Niekerk worth at the age of 72 years old? Willie van Niekerk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Doctor. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Willie van Niekerk'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 |
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| Source of Income |
Doctor |
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Timeline
Willem (Willie) Abraham van Niekerk (29 June 1937 in Pretoria – 8 August 2009) was a South African physician, professor, and politician.
He studied medicine and surgery at the University of Pretoria, and graduated in 1959.
He worked as a researcher for the Roswell Park Memorial Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, United States, before returning to South Africa in 1960 where he worked at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pretoria.
In 1965, he became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in London.
In 1969, he was appointed a lecturer/consultant at the University of Pretoria where he taught.
In 1970, he moved to the University of Stellenbosch where he was given a full professorship and made Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Van Niekerk became a Fellow of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) in 1971.
His doctoral thesis on hermaphroditism, published in 1972, is considered the authoritative work on the subject.
He became an honorary member of the combination of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Gynecological Society in 1981.
Van Niekerk left the University of Stellenbosch in 1982 to enter politics.
He renounced his presidency of the International Academy of Cytology in 1983, and was appointed administrator of South-West Africa.
Van Niekerk was Minister of Health in the government of P. W. Botha from 1985 to 1989 and Administrator-General of South West Africa from 1983 to 1985.
He specialized in cytogenetics, cell biology, gynecology, and obstetrics.
Van Niekerk was born in Pretoria and grew up on the family farm located in the Orange Free State.
He was appointed Minister of Health and Population Development in the Cabinet of P. W. Botha from 1985–89 and served on the President's Council from 1989.
In 1992, as the National Party began to lose their grip on power, Niekerk left politics to return to the private sector as a Gynaecologist in the suburbs of Cape Town.
Van Niekerk is the author of over 27 publications on cytology, cytogenetics, gynaecology and obstetrics, gynaecological pathologies.
He was the first to describe the cytological appearance of cervical cells in folate deficiency, which had certain similarities with pre-neoplastic changes (Nel, JT).
