Deputy Minister of Safety and Security

V J G Matthews

Personal

• Date of Birth : 17 June 1929
• Marital Status : Married
• Pastimes : Plays the piano, prefers classical music

Previous Position

• Deputy Minister of Safety and Security in the South African Government 

Academic Qualifications

• Matriculated at St Peter Secondary School, Rosettenville, Johannesburg (1947)
• BA with English and History, University of Fort Hare (1951)
• LLB, University of London (1956)
• Passed the Advocates Admission Exams (1957)
• Masters Degree in History, University of London (1968)

Career/Positions/ Memberships/Other Activities

• Became member of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL)(1944)
• Involved in the Defiance Campaign (1952)
• Accused in Treason Trail (1956)
• Admitted as attorney of the Supreme Court of SA (17 February 1958)
• Practised in Durban until 1960
• Went into exile (1960)
• Practised in Lesotho (1960-1965)
• Assistant Attorney General, Botswana (1972-1976)
• Private practice (1976-1984)
• Travelled widely all over the world
• Returned to South African (1991)
• Became officila of the IFP (1992)
• Publications
• He written extensively in journals and other publications.

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