South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan responds to Yonah Efrat's letter, reiterating that he hopes their relationship will remain strong in the future.

South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan writes to Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon to thank him for his hospitality to the South African delegation during their visit to Israel. Malan thanks Sharon for "your clear and grave concern over the soviet expansionism in Southern African." He also discusses the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding.

South African Minister of Defence Magnus Malan writes to Moshe Arens to congratulate him on his appointment as Israeli Minister of Defense.

South African Minister of Defence Magnus Malan writes to Ariel Sharon to express his regret that he had resigned from his post as Israeli Minister of Defense.

South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan writes to new Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens expressing the hope that relations with Israel may be strengthened and expanded under his tenure. Malan express concern about the military trade imbalance, stating that "it is of such a proportion that my government must of needs consider alternatives."

Ariel Sharon writes to South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan thanking him for his letter.

South African Defence Minister Magnus Malan writes to Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens regarding the imbalance of military trade between Israel and South Africa.