Magnus Malan
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Magnus Malan SSA SD OMSG SM MP |
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Magnus Malan circa 1990.
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| Minister of Defence | |
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In office 1980–1991 |
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| Preceded by | P.W. Botha |
| Succeeded by | Roelf Meyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Magnus André De Merindol Malan 30 January 1930 Pretoria, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 18 July 2011 (aged 81) Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Magrietha Johanna van der Walt |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
| Occupation | Politician and military chief |
| Religion | Dutch Reformed |
General Magnus André de Merindol Malan SSA SD OMSG SM MP (30 January 1930 – 18 July 2011) was the 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.
Malan's father was a professor of biochemistry at the University of Pretoria and later a Member of Parliament (1948–1966) and Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees (1961–1966) of the House of Assembly. He started his high school education at the Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool but later moved to Dr Danie Craven’s Physical Education Brigade in Kimberley, where he completed his matriculation. He wanted to join the South African armed forces immediately after his matric, but his father advised him first to complete his university studies. As a result of this advice, Malan enrolled at the University of Stellenbosch in 1949 to study for a Bachelor of Commerce degree. However, he later abandoned his studies in Stellenbosch and went to University of Pretoria, where he enrolled for a B.Sc. Mil. degree. He graduated in 1953.
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