Fabian Msimang
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Fabian Zimpande "Zakes" Msimang (born 1 September 1960)[3] is a retired South African Air Force officer who served as the Chief of the South African Air Force.
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Fabian Zimpande Msimang | |
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Nickname(s) | "Zakes" |
Born | (1960-09-01) 1 September 1960 (age 63) Johannesburg, South Africa |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant General[1] |
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Spouse(s) | Afrika Msimang (wife) |
Relations | Mendi Msimang (father) |
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He left South Africa with his family at the age of 6 months and went into exile.[3] He completed his secondary schooling in India. In 1983 he was sent to Tanzania to assist with the opening of the ANC Development Centre.[4]