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Victims of apartheid-era violations urge Mbeki and ex-minister to await TRC commission

Families of apartheid-era victims are pursuing legal action against the government, seeking accountability for its failure to prosecute cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as they fight for justice and recognition of their suffering.

Cape Times News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Victims of apartheid-era violations urge Mbeki and ex-minister to await TRC commission

Families of apartheid-era victims are pursuing legal action against the government, seeking accountability for its failure to prosecute cases referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as they fight for justice and recognition of their suffering.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Thabo Mbeki: 'Our character is beyond price' in R167m TRC legal battle

Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights.

Cape Times News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Thabo Mbeki: 'Our character is beyond price' in R167m TRC legal battle

Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights. The case centres on why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes were never prosecuted despite TRC referrals.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published