About Hendrina Afrikaner
Lived 1952 – 2011 (aged 58–59). Hendrina Afrikaner was a Namibian politician.
Hendrina Martha Afrikaner (1952 – 19 August 2011) was a Namibian traditional ruler who was captain of the Orlam Afrikaners, the first woman to occupy that position.
Early life Afrikaner was the great-granddaughter of Jan Jonker Afrikaner.
She grew up in Hoachanas and Okahandja where she attended the Augustineum.
Career Afrikaner worked as a nurse when she was in her twenties. After Namibia became independent she joined the Ministries of Education, and of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.
Death Hendrina Afrikaner died on 19 August 2011 in a car accident between Keetmanshoop and Tses, and was buried next to Jan Jonker Afrikaner in Okahandja.
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Who was Hendrina Afrikaner?
Namibian politician (1952–2011)
When was Hendrina Afrikaner born?
Hendrina Afrikaner was born in 1952 in South-West Africa.
When did Hendrina Afrikaner die?
Hendrina Afrikaner died in 2011.
What was Hendrina Afrikaner's occupation?
Hendrina Afrikaner was a politician.
What nationality was Hendrina Afrikaner?
Hendrina Afrikaner was Namibian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hendrina Afrikaner. https://biography.guide/hendrina-afrikaner/
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