About Gene Louw
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 84). Gene Louw was a South African politician and minister.
Eugene Louw (15 July 1931 – 12 October 2015) was a South African politician, member of the National Party, MP for Durbanville and Paarl, who was administrator for Cape Province (1979–1989), Minister of Home Affairs (1989–1992), National Education (1989–1990), Public Works (1992–1993) and Defence (1992–1993) in the F.W. de Klerk government.
Louw retired from political life in 1994 to return to his work as a lawyer in Durbanville.
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Who was Gene Louw?
South African politician (1931-2015)
When was Gene Louw born?
Gene Louw was born on 15 July 1931 in Cape Town.
When did Gene Louw die?
Gene Louw died on 12 October 2015 in Durbanville.
What was Gene Louw's occupation?
Gene Louw was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Gene Louw?
Gene Louw was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Louw. https://biography.guide/gene-louw/
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