Colin Eglin

Colin Eglin MP
Eglin during World War II
Leader of the Progressive Federal Party
In office 1977–1979
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Frederik van Zyl Slabbert
In office 1986–1988
Preceded by	Frederik van Zyl Slabbert
Succeeded by	Zach de Beer
Leader of the Progressive Reform Party
In office 1975–1977
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Office abolished
Leader of the Progressive Party
In office 1971–1975
Preceded by	Jan Steytler
Succeeded by	Office abolished
Personal details
Born	(1925-04-14)14 April 1925 Sea Point, Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Died	29 November 2013(2013-11-29) (aged 88) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Citizenship	South African
Political party	Democratic Alliance (2000–2013)
Other political affiliations	Democratic Party (1989–2000) Progressive Federal Party (1977–1989) Progressive Reform Party (1975–1977) Progressive Party (1959–1975) United Party (before 1959)
Alma mater	University of Cape Town
Military service
Allegiance	Union of South Africa
Branch/service	South African Defence Forces
Years of service	1943–1946
Battles/wars	World War II

Colin Wells Eglin (14 April 1925 – 29 November 2013)^[1] was a South African politician best known for having served as national leader of the opposition from 1977–79 and 1986–87. He represented Sea Point in the South African Parliament from 1958–61 and from 1974–2004. Described by Nelson Mandela as "one of the architects of (South Africa's) democracy", Eglin played a leading role in the drafting of the country's post-apartheid constitution.