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#imazine Errol Musk, Elon Musk's father, is a South African businessman and politician. Here's what we know about him ¹:

- *Early Life*: Born on May 25, 1946, in Pretoria, South Africa, to Walter and Cora Amelia Musk.

- *Career*: Errol Musk worked as a mechanical engineering consultant, developed properties, and invested in various ventures, including emerald trading. He was also a member of the Pretoria City Council from 1972 to 1983 and a member of the Progressive Federal Party.

- *Family*: He married Maye Haldeman in 1970 and had three children: Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1979 due to alleged abuse. Errol later married Heide Bezuidenhout and had two more children with her. He also fathered a child with his step-daughter Jana Bezuidenhout, bringing his total children to seven.

- *Relationship with Elon*: Elon Musk has described his father as a "terrible human being". Errol Musk has publicly downplayed his son's influence, telling people to "ignore" Elon's online comments and saying he's "just a person".

- *Current Activities*: In January 2025, Errol Musk endorsed a meme coin called "Musk It" and planned to raise $200 million for the Musk Institute through this project. He has also expressed support for Vladimir Putin and criticized governance in South Africa.