Hendrina Afrikaner
Hendrina Martha Afrikaner was a Namibian traditional ruler who was captain of the Orlam Afrikaners, the first woman to occupy that position.
Early life
Afrikaner was the great-granddaughter of Jan Jonker Afrikaner.She grew up in Hoachanas and Okahandja where she attended the Augustineum.
Career
Afrikaner worked as a nurse when she was in her twenties. After Namibia became independent she joined the Ministries of Education, and of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.She became chief of the Afrikaner clan in 2004 and occupied that position until her death.
In 2016, Eduard Afrikaner was elected as the chief.