Roelf Meyer
Roelof Petrus Meyer GCOB (born 16 July 1947) is a South African politician and businessman. A Member of Parliament between 1979 and 1997, he was the chief negotiator for the National Party government during the negotiations to end apartheid. He later co-founded the United Democratic Movement.
Roelof Meyer | |
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Meyer at an AMISOM seminar in 2017 | |
| Minister of Constitutional Development and Provincial Affairs | |
| In office 1994–1996 | |
| President | Nelson Mandela |
| Succeeded by | Valli Moosa |
| Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Communication | |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| President | F. W. de Klerk |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 1991–1992 | |
| President | F. W. de Klerk |
| Preceded by | Magnus Malan |
| Succeeded by | Gene Louw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roelof Petrus Meyer 16 July 1947 Port Elizabeth, Cape Province Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress (2006–present) |
| Other political affiliations | United Democratic Movement (1997–2006) National Party (until 1997) |
| Spouse | Michèle Meyer |
| Relations | Tobie Meyer (brother) |
| Children | 3 sons, 3 daughters |
| Alma mater | University of the Free State |
During his time in Parliament, Meyer served in the governments of three successive presidents: P. W. Botha, F. W. de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. After resigning from the National Party in 1997, he co-founded the United Democratic Movement with Bantu Holomisa. He returned briefly to Parliament between 1999 and 2000 before retiring from frontline politics in January 2000.
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