Jip de Jager
Josephus Jacobus de Jager (December 9, 1912 – July 7, 2000) known as Jip de Jager, was a South African politician. He served as mayor of Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa from 1973 to 1975 and from 1978 to 1979. Outside of politics, de Jager was a German teacher in town and an advocate for bilingual education.
Jip de Jager | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Bellville, Western Cape | |
| In office 1978–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Meyer, M.D. |
| Succeeded by | Uys, D. |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| Preceded by | van Schoor, D.W.J. |
| Succeeded by | Meyer, M.D. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josephus Jacobus de Jager December 9, 1912 Kareedouw, Cape Colony, South Africa |
| Died | July 7, 2000 (aged 87) |
| Spouse | Helena Claudina Nel |
| Alma mater | Stellenbosch University |
| Known for | German education advocacy |
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