ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

The African National Congress (ANC), in an emergency meeting, called for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and Defence Minister Magnus Malan on grounds that they are engaged in activities that exacerbate the already fragile peace process between the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and ANC. The ANC further warned that state sponsorship of Inkatha poses a grave threat to the peace process. Malan was later charged with instigating a 'dirty tricks' campaign aimed at increasing tension between the ANC and Inkatha. During this period and with implicit approval from Malan and Vlok, the South African Defence Force (SADF) covertly supported the Inkatha militants. The call for dismissal came a day after the South African government admitted that it secretly funded Inkatha to the tune of 600 000 US Dollars in recent years. Click here to read more about the charges against Magnus Malan

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012973

South African History Online (2011) 'ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012973 (Accessed: 25 September 2026).

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"ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012973. Accessed 25 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012973.