Eschel Rhoodie

Eschel Rhoodie
Secretary of the Department of Information
In office
1972–1977
Personal details
Born(1933-07-11)11 July 1933
Caledon, Cape Province, South Africa
Died17 July 1993(1993-07-17) (aged 60)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pretoria
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Eschel Mostert Rhoodie (11 July 1933 – 17 July 1993) was a South African civil servant, public relations officer and spin doctor most famous as being one of the key players in the 1978–79 Information Scandal, also known as "Infogate" or "Muldergate". He served as the Secretary of the Department of Information between 1972 and 1977, while Connie Mulder was Minister of the department.

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