Carl is a notable politician in South Africa.
Although he has occupied significant positions in the country, there are lots of controversies about his life.
His CV has several cooked up information.
Carl Niehaus during an interview. Photo: @KwaMhlanga123Source: Twitter
Nevertheless, he is respected for his outspokenness and ability to drive people to action.
This is possibly a reason why he has functioned as a spokesperson on different occasions.
Carl Niehaus is the spokesperson for the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association.
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He was also one of the frontmen of theANCpresidential contender, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
However, on several occasions, he lied to avoid legal actions.
This means that he is presently 61 years old.
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Besides, there are no details about his childhood.
The late President NelsonMandelainvited him in 1997 toserve asthe South African Ambassador to the Netherlands.
Even though he has occupied notable positions in the country, he hasseveral debtsaccrued to his name.
Carl Niehaus dressing as a soldier. Photo: @AnnikaLarsen1 (modified by author)Source: Twitter
For instance, he owed R2 million on a mortgage for a home in Morningside.
Magula Makaana, a businessman, sued him for refusing to repay an R350,000 loan.
Also, there are no proofs that he bagged a doctoral degree from UtrechtUniversityas he professes.
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Two years later, he bagged an honours degree (Cum Laude) from the sameinstitution.
This was during his imprisonment between 1983 and 1991 because he demonstrated against the apartheid policy.
After his conviction of treason against the country, he served as a politicalprisoner.
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Because he maladministered his finance, he stepped down as the spokesman for the ANC in February 2009.
Recently, he came under the heat of attacks becausehe spokeagainst an ANC leader.
He reportedly attacked and undermined his roles in the party’s history and struggle against apartheid.
Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association spokesperson Carl Niehaus. Photo: @StateShebeenSource: Twitter
The debt also included unpaid concierge charges, interest, and damage to expensive furnishings and artwork.
However, shortly after his release in 1990, Carl Niehaus and his wife divorced.
What led to their separation was not explained.
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After the divorce, hetied the knotwith Linda Thango, a management consultant.
Sources confessed that the extravagant lifestyle of Linda contributed to the flamboyant life that Carl now lives.
Additionally, Niehaus married a third wife, Mafani Gunguluza, but separated from her later.
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Book
As an author, Niehaus haspublished three booksand has been honoured with several awards.
The award is the highest the Dutch Royal Family gives to foreign citizens.
Carl Niehaus’s political career has been characterised with several lies and debts.
However, as a political stalwart, he has functioned in different capacities in South Africa.
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