General Constand Viljoen, a former chief of the defence force (SADF) during the apartheid era, died on Friday. He was 86.
Viljoen was also the founding leader of the Freedom Front Plus.
His decision to take part in the first democratic elections is believed to have prevented armed resistance by the far right and on the occasion of his retirement from politics, he was recognised by the South African government for preventing bloodshed at the time.
Former FF+ leader and MP Pieter Mulder confirmed Viljoen's death on Twitter.
“My sympathy to his wife and children,” he said.
This is a developing story.
Former defence force chief General Constand Viljoen dies
Image: Transvaal Scottish Regimental HQ / Via Twitter
General Constand Viljoen, a former chief of the defence force (SADF) during the apartheid era, died on Friday. He was 86.
Viljoen was also the founding leader of the Freedom Front Plus.
His decision to take part in the first democratic elections is believed to have prevented armed resistance by the far right and on the occasion of his retirement from politics, he was recognised by the South African government for preventing bloodshed at the time.
Former FF+ leader and MP Pieter Mulder confirmed Viljoen's death on Twitter.
“My sympathy to his wife and children,” he said.
This is a developing story.
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