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NPA claims original inquest into Albert Luthuli's death was flawed

The National Prosecuting Authority reopens the inquest into Albert Luthuli's death, alleging that the original findings were predetermined and influenced by apartheid-era justice systems

Cape Argus News
Bongani Hans|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
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