Al J. Venter | |
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| Born | Albertus Johannes Venter 25 November 1938 Kroonstad, South Africa |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, and film producer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | City College of London |
| Period | 1965–present |
| Spouse | Madelon Anne McGregor (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 sons and 2 daughters |
Al J. Venter (born Albertus Johannes Venter, 25 November 1938) is a South African war journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author of more than forty books who also served as an Africa and Middle East correspondent for Jane's International Defence Review. The surname is pronounced "fen-ter".[1]