Pieter van der Westhuizen, SSA SM MMM (born (1937-12-24) December 24, 1937 (age 87))[1] was a South African Army officer who served as the Chief of Staff Intelligence from 1978–1985 and later Secretary of the State Security Council.

He joined the artillery, and would later serve as a Troop Commander at 11 Field Battery, 1 Special Service Battalion.

[1] He held that position until 1985 before becoming the Secretary of the State Security Council until 1988.

[3]: Chp2  He was appointed as the Ambassador to Chile returned to South Africa in Dec 1991 and served on the staff of the Chief of the Defence Force until 31 March 1992 when he retired.

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