Magnus Malan

General Magnus Malan (b. January 30, 1930) is a former 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.

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January 30 - 1930 - Minister - P. W. Botha - South African Defence Force - South African Army

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General Malan served as Minister of Defence from 1980 to 1991.

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1980 - 1991

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In 1995 he was charged with apartheid-era murders, but was acquitted after a trial in 1996.

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1995 - Apartheid - 1996

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