Andrew Matjila, Herbert Diergaardt following in their fathers' political footsteps

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2024-10-21

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2024 - Andrew Matjila Junior. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

By Andreas Thomas
WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) - The old saying that the apple does not fall far from the tree holds true for Herbert Diergaardt and Andrew Matjila Junior, both of whom decided to get involved in politics like their fathers did.
The two are parliamentary candidates for the opposition Republican Party of Namibia. Party president Henk Mudge unveiled them along with other candidates to the media on Monday, ahead of the presidential and p...

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WINDHOEK, 21 October 2024 - Herbert Diergaardt. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

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