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Forming faith communities all over South Africa

Jacques Malan was born in Oudtshoorn and spent his youth in Swellendam, where he matriculated. He grew up in a very conservative and strict home without good spiritual and moral guidance. The unstable marriage between his parents left Jacques trying to work out life for himself – especially after their divorce in his final school year. He finished his schooling and left home for 2 years of Military Service, part of which he served on the Angolan border. He then joined the South African Police where he performed duties in various specialised

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