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Alwyn Schlebusch
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| Vice State President of South Africa | |
| In office 1 January 1982 – 14 September 1984 |
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| President | Marais Viljoen |
| Prime Minister | P. W. Botha |
| Speaker of Parliament of South Africa | |
| In office 1974–1976 |
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| Preceded by | Klopper, H.J. |
| Succeeded by | Loots, J. |
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Alwyn Louis Schlebusch
16 September 1917 Lady Grey, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Died | 7 January 2008 (aged 90) Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Political party | National |
| Spouses | Isabella Elizabeth Krause and Jeanette Rouen |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alwyn Louis Schlebusch (born 16 September 1917, died 7 January 2008) was an important South African politician. He was the only person to hold the title of Vice State President of South Africa. He served in this role from 1 January 1982 to 14 September 1984. Alwyn Schlebusch was an Afrikaner, and his family name came from Germany. He was born in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape. His parents were Charel Johannes Schlebusch and Elizabeth Cornelia Myburgh. He was the oldest of four children.
Political Journey
Alwyn Schlebusch had a long career in South African politics. He started out as the mayor of Hennenman in the 1940s. Later, he became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kroonstad. He held this position from 1962 to 1980.
Important Roles
In 1972, Schlebusch was chosen to lead a special group called the Schlebusch Commission. This commission looked into how certain groups that were against the government's policies received their money. It had the power to control their funds.
He also served as a government minister. In 1976, he became the Minister of Public Works and Immigration. This role involved managing government buildings and welcoming people who moved to South Africa.
In 1979, he took on the role of Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs. This meant he was in charge of the country's legal system and matters related to citizens. He was known for being a more moderate leader. He played a key part in helping black lawyers join the legal profession in Pretoria.
Vice State President
The position of Vice State President was created in 1981. This happened when the Senate, a part of the parliament, was removed. As Vice State President, Schlebusch led the President's Council. This council gave advice on creating a new constitution for the country.
When the new constitution came into effect, the role of Vice State President was no longer needed. The new system changed the State President's job from a ceremonial one to an executive one. This meant the State President had more direct power.
Later Years
After his time as Vice State President, Schlebusch continued to serve. In 1986, he became a Minister in the Office of the President. He passed away on 7 January 2008. He was survived by his son, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His wife, Isabel, died in 1996 from cancer. She started a cancer awareness campaign in South Africa called "Toktokkie."
