The War Museum is a declared Cultural Institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act No 119 of 1998 and as amended by the Cultural Laws Second Amendment Act No 69 of 2001. The War Museum is governed by a Council appointed on a three year term by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Currently the Council of the War Museum consists of the following Members:
Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Secretary to the Council
Ex Officio Member
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