Connie Mulder

Connie Mulder, born Cornelius Petrus Mulder (5th June 1925–1988), was a South African politican and minister.

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5th June - 1925 - 1988 - South Africa

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He was a Afrikaans and German history professor at Randfontein University and obtained his PhD from Witwatersrand University.

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Afrikaans - German - Randfontein University - Witwatersrand University

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A married father of three, Mulder was a National Party member and elected Randfontein mayor. In 1958, he was elected deputy. John Vorster named him information minister in 1968 and later education minister.

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National Party - Randfontein - 1958 - John Vorster

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Seen as Vorster's successor, Mulder appeared to be a future prime minister. In 1977, however, the Muldergate Scandal ended all possibility of his holding a higher office and also made Vorster fail one year later. In 1978, Mulder lost a National Party internal election against Pieter Botha, but remained in the new government.

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1977 - Muldergate Scandal - 1978 - Pieter Botha

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