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Frederik van Zyl Slabbert | |
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Leader of the Progressive Federal Party | |
In office 1979–1986 | |
Preceded by | Colin Eglin |
Succeeded by | Colin Eglin |
Personal details | |
Born | Pretoria, South Africa | 2 March 1940
Died | 14 May 2010 | (aged 70)
Political party | Progressive Federal Party |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch |
Occupation | Analyst, businessman, politician |
Frederik van Zyl Slabbert GCOB (2 March 1940 – 14 May 2010) was a South African political analyst, businessman and politician.[1] He is best known for having been the leader of the official opposition – the Progressive Federal Party (PFP) – in the House of Assembly from 1979 to 1986.[1]