April 23, 1997
STATEMENT BY ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU, CHAIRMAN, TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
I had discussions lasting nearly an hour with General Magnus Malan, former Minister of Defence, at our offices in Cape Town today.
The meeting was arranged at General Malan's request. During the meeting, he informed me that he is willing to testify before the Commision to help us obtain a complete picture of the role which the former South African Defence Force played in the period covered in our mandate.
We discussed various issues in regard to his willingness to testify. I welcome very warmly General Malan's initiative.
General Malan has indicated that he will issue a statement about today's meeting in due course.