Johnny de Lange
Johannes Hendrik "Johnny" de Lange (born 15 January 1958) is a South African politician and lawyer who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 1994 to 2014. He served as Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development from 2004 to 2009 and before that, he chaired the Portfolio Committee on Justice from 1994 to 2004.
Johnny de Lange | |
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| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 9 May 1994 – 6 May 2014 | |
| Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development | |
| In office 29 April 2004 – 10 May 2009 | |
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| Minister | |
| Succeeded by | Andries Nel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannes Hendrik de Lange 15 January 1958 Eshowe, Natal Union of South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | Stellenbosch University University of Cape Town |
De Lange is a former anti-apartheid activist and an advocate of the Cape High Court. He left Parliament after the 2014 general election, in which he failed to gain re-election to his seat.
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