# Magnus Malan

> General Magnus André de Mérindol Malan was a South African military figure and politician during the last years of apartheid in South Africa. He served 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.

*South African army general and Cabinet minister (1930-2011)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1930-01-30
- **Died:** 2011-07-18
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

## Sources
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- [Magnus Malan](https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Malan)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1563059)

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