Hernus Kriel

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Hermanus Jacobus Kriel
Premier of the Western Cape
In office 1994–1998
Succeeded by	Gerald Morkel
Minister of Law and Order
In office 1991–1994
Preceded by	Adriaan Vlok
Succeeded by	Sidney Mufamadi
Personal details
Born	(1941-11-14) 14 November 1941 Kakamas, Northern Cape
Political party	National Party
Alma mater	University of Stellenbosch

Hermanus Jacobus Kriel (born 14 November 1941, Kakamas, Northern Cape^[1]^[2]) was the first Premier of the Western Cape province. He previously served as the Minister of Law and Order in the South African government under Frederik Willem de Klerk.^[3]

Kriel served as premier from May 11, 1994 to May 11, 1998 as a member of the National Party. He became known for having questioned the objectivity of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission^[4] and for having advocated for the return of the death penalty.

He is married to Anna-Mari (née Jooste).

References

↑ Hayes, S.V (ed) (1992). Who's Who of Southern Africa. Who's Who of Southern Africa C.C. p. 465. ISBN 0-620-15974-X.
↑ "O Malley Archives". Retrieved January 29, 2013.
↑ "Premiers on the provincial thrones". Mail & Guardian. 13 May 1994.
↑ "TUTU REBUKES DE KLERK AND KRIEL FOR CRITICISING THE TRC'S OBJECTIVITY". South African Press Association. 4 November 1996.

Political offices
Preceded by Kobus Meiring as Administrator of the Cape Province	Premier of the Western Cape 7 May 1994 – 11 May 1998	Succeeded by Gerald Morkel

v t e Premiers of the Western Cape

Kriel Morkel Herandien (acting) Marais Meyer (acting) Schalkwyk Ramatlakane (acting) Rasool Brown Zille

Persondata
Name	Kriel, Hernus
Alternative names
Short description	South African politician
Date of birth	14 November 1941
Place of birth	Kakamas, Northren Cape
Date of death
Place of death

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