Background
Malan, Magnus Andre De Merindol was born on January 30, 1930 in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
South African government official
Malan, Magnus Andre De Merindol was born on January 30, 1930 in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
Student, University Pretoria.
Commissioned South African Army, advanced through grades to general. Commanding officer Southwest Africa Command, 1966-1968. Assigned to South African Military Academy, 1968-1972.
Commander Western Province, 1972-1973. Chief of Army Staff, 1973. Chief of Army, 1973-1976.
Chief of South African Defense Force, 1976-1980. Minister of defense, 1980-1991, minister housing and works, water affairs and forestry, since 1992. Member for. Modderfontein constituancy South African Parliament, since 1981.
Married Margietha Johanna Van der Walt, February 2, 1962. 2 sons, 1 daughter.