Carl Niehaus’ first wife, Jansie Lourens Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Wikipedia, Husband

Jansie Lourens is a former South African freedom fighter involved in the anti-apartheid struggle as a member of the African National Congress (ANC).

She was also the first wife of Carl Niehaus, a former spokesperson for the ANC and Nelson Mandela. She was convicted of treason and spent four years in prison for her political activities.

Profile

•  Full name: Jansie Lourens
• Date of birth: N/A
• Age: 60s
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: N/A
• Height: 5’9″Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Carl Niehaus (div. in 2002)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: N/A

Early Life & Education

Jansie Lourens’ early life and education need to be better documented. She met Carl Niehaus as both students at the Rand Afrikaans University in the early 1980s.

They became romantically involved and joined the ANC, which was banned by the apartheid regime. They were influenced by liberation and social justice ideals and decided to participate in the armed struggle against the oppressive system.

Personal Life

Jansie Lourens and Carl Niehaus were arrested in 1983 for allegedly planning to blow up the Johannesburg municipal gas plant.

They were found guilty of treason and sentenced to 15 and four years imprisonment. Niehaus had incriminated himself and Lourens by unknowingly using a police-issued camera to photograph the intended target while traveling in a police vehicle.

They were also accused of recruiting fellow whites as agents for the ANC and helping four young blacks flee into exile.

Lourens and Niehaus got married in jail in 1986. They also earned degrees in theology through Unisa while incarcerated.

Lourens served her complete four-year sentence and was released in 1989. Niehaus served nearly eight years with other ANC political prisoners and was released in 1991. The couple divorced in 2002, and Niehaus married Linda Thango.

Career

Jansie Lourens’ career after her release from prison is not clear. She has stayed away from politics and the public limelight.

She is only mentioned briefly in her ex-husband’s biography, not acknowledging that she was the one who made him join the ANC.

She has not written books or appeared in films or documentaries about her life and experiences.

Net Worth

Jansie Lourens’ net worth has yet to be documented. She may have inherited wealth from her family or earned some income from her profession.

She may also have received compensation or recognition from the ANC or the government for her role in the liberation struggle.

Controversy

Jansie Lourens was involved in a controversial treason trial that attracted international attention and condemnation.

She and her fiancé, Carl Niehaus, were accused of being terrorists and traitors by the apartheid regime.

They were also seen as renegades and rebels by some of their fellow whites who supported the status quo. They faced harsh prison conditions and isolation for their political convictions.

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