JIMMY KRUGER

• Born: December 20, 1917
• Died: May 9, 1987
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Politician

James Thomas Kruger (20 December 1917 – 9 May 1987) was a South African-born politician who was part of the conservative National Party government which championed apartheid. He rose to the position of Minister of Justice and the Police in the cabinet of Prime Minister John Vorster from 1974 to 1979. He was also President of the Senate from 1979 until 1980, when it was abolished.