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Christo Ferro Liebenberg (born 2 October 1934)[1] is a South African banker who was Minister for Finance of South Africa, from 19 September 1994 to 4 April 1996, in the government of national unity chaired by Nelson Mandela.
He was born in Touws River in the Western Cape. His father worked on the railway lines. Touws River was one of the biggest railway junctions of that time in South Africa.
He started working at Nedcor Bank in 1952 as a messenger. He worked his way up until 1994 when he retired as CEO of Nedcor Bank.
Nelson Mandela asked him to take over from Finance Minister Derek Keys in 1994.
As he was not affiliated to any political party, President Nelson Mandela changed the constitution to accommodate Liebenberg as Finance Minister.
As per agreement, he stayed for a certain period whereby the position then went to Trevor Manuel.
References
- ^ "LIEBENBERG, CHRISTO FERRO (CHRIS)". O'Malley. http://www.nelsonmandela.org/omalley/index.php/site/q/03lv02424/04lv02426/05lv02546.htm. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
Ministers of Nelson Mandela's first government (1994-1996) Deputy Presidents Frederik Willem de Klerk / Thabo MbekiMinisters Kraai van Niekerk (Agriculture) • Ben Ngubane (Arts and Culture) • Pallo Jordan (Communications) • Roelf Meyer (1994-1996) / Chris Fismer (1996) (Constitutional Development and Provincial Affairs) • Sipo Mzimela (Correctional Services) • Joe Modise (Defence) • Sibusiso Bengu (Education) • Dawid de Villiers (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) • Derek Keys (1994) / Chris Liebenberg (1994-1996) (Finance) • Alfred Nzo (Foreign Affairs) • John Mavuso (1996) (General Services) • Nkosazana Zuma (Health) • Mangosuthu Buthelezi (Home Affairs) • Joe Slovo (1994-1995) / Sankie Mtembi-Nkondo (1995-1996) (Housing) • Dullah Omar (Justice) • Tito Mboweni (Labour) • Derek Hanekom (Land Affairs) • Pik Botha (Minerals and Energy) • Stella Sigcau (Public Enterprises) • Zola Skweyiya (Public Service and Administration) • Jeff Radebe (Public Works) • Sydney Mufamadi (Safety and Security) • Steve Tshwete (Sport and Recreation) • Jay Naidoo (1994-1996) (The Presidency) • Trevor Manuel (Trade and Industry) • Mac Maharaj (Transport) • Kader Asmal (Water Affairs and Forestry) • Abe Williams (1994-1996) / Patrick McKenzie (1996) (Welfare)Categories:- Living people
- 1934 births
- White South African people
- Finance ministers of South Africa
- Government ministers of South Africa
- South African politician stubs
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