1932 - 2011
Magnus Malan South African Military
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Details
| First Name |
Magnus
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| Last Name |
Malan
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| Full Name at Birth |
Magnus André De Merindol Malan
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| Birthday |
27th April, 1932
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| Birthplace |
Pretoria, South Africa
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| Died |
18th July, 2011
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| Place of Death |
Pretoria, South Africa
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| Build |
Large
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
South African
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| Occupation Text |
Politician And Military Chief
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| Occupation |
Military
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General Magnus André de Merindol Malan, SSA, OMSG, SD, SM, MP (30 January 1930 – 18 July 2011) was a South African military figure and politician during the last years of apartheid in South Africa. He served respectively as Minister of Defence in the cabinet of President P. W. Botha, Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF), and Chief of the South African Army. Rising quickly through the lower ranks, he was appointed to strategic command positions. His tenure as chief of the defence force saw it increase in size, efficiency and capabilities. As P.W. Botha's cabinet minister, he posited a total communist onslaught, for which an encompassing national strategy was devised. This entailed placing policing, intelligence and aspects of civic affairs under control of generals. The ANC and SWAPO were branded as terrorist organizations, while splinter groups (UNITA, RENAMO and LLA) were bolstered in neighbouring and Frontline States. Cross-border raids targeted suspected bases of insurgents or activists, while at home the army entered townships from 1984 onwards to stifle unrest. Elements in the Inkhata Freedom Party were used as a proxy force, and rogue soldiers and policemen in the CCB assassinated opponents.
