David Jacobus "Dap" Izaaks (1932/1933–2005), also known as ''Oom Dap'', was a

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politician who served as Acting Captain of the Rehoboth Baster between February 1998 and January 1999. He also served as Mayor of Rehoboth.

Life and death

In 1968, Izaaks founded the Rehoboth People's Party. He was interim Baster Captain, after the death of

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, from 12 February 1998 to 11 January 1999. Izaaks lost the 1999 election as Baster Captain to

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. Izaaks received 17.6 per cent of the vote. Izaaks died on 21 October 2005, after a road traffic collision in

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Izaaks, Dap Namibian politicians 1930s births 2005 deaths Year of birth uncertain