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Minister of Environmental Affairs & Tourism



Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, Mr

Personal
  • Date of Birth: 10 November 1959
  • Marital Status: Married
Current Positions
  • Minister of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa since 11 May 2009.

Academic Qualifications
  • Matriculated from Pietersburg High School (1977).
  • B Proc degree from Rand Afrikaans University (RAU).
  • Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Political Science (RAU).
  • Masters of Arts degree in Political Science from (RAU).

Career/Memberships/Positions/Other Activities
  • Lecturer in Political Science at RAU and University of Stellenbosch.
  • Member of Parliament since 1990.
  • Premier of Western Cape Province (21 June 2002 - 28 April 2004).
  • Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of South Africa (29 April 2004 - 10 May 2009).

Awards/Decorations/Presentations/Bursaries
  • Award for Academic Achievement of the Transvaal Lawyers' Association.
  • Abe Bailey Bursary to Great Britain and Europe.

Source: Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

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