Tertius Delport
Jacobus Tertius Delport (born 16 October 1939 in Humansdorp[1])[2] is a former South African parliamentarian who played a significant role with Joe Slovo in drafting the new South African Constitution. Initially a member of the National Party, he later defected to the Democratic Party (today called the Democratic Alliance).
Jacobus Tertius Delport | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Local Government | |
| In office 1993–1994 | |
| President | FW de Klerk |
| Preceded by | Leon Wessels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 October 1939 Humansdorp, Eastern Cape |
| Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch University of Port Elizabeth |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Early life
He studied a BA LLB at the University of Stellenbosch[1] and is LLD at the University of Port Elizabeth, where he also served as the Dean of Law Faculty (1976–87)[1]
Political career
He entered politics in 1987 as an MP,[1] serving as Minister of Local Government in President F W de Klerks government.
On 9 February 2009, Delport delivered his farewell address to Parliament, critiquing President Kgalema Motlanthe's recent State of the Nation Address and lamenting what he called South Africa's "downward spiral".[3]
References
- Delport, Tertius. "Debate on the President's State-of-the-Nation Address." Democratic Alliance. 9 February 2009. (accessed 11 February 2009).
- "O'Malley archives". Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- "Who's Who Southern Africa". Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- Delport 2009.