Marike De Klerk

Former South African First Lady

Born 17-11-1937 in Pretoria South Africa

Deceased 04-12-2001 in Cape Town

Marike de Klerk was the First Lady of South Africa from 1989 to 1994. She was married to former President of South Africa F.W. de Klerk. She was the leader of the National Party's women's wing, during her husbands presidency. She wrote and released two books, "In A Journey Through Summer and Winter" and "A Place Where the Sun Shines Again". Marike and F.W. de Klerk divorced in 1998. Marike passed away on the 4 December 2001.