Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Families of apartheid victims launch legal action against government

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Survivors of apartheid-era crimes and families of victims are launching a legal application against President Cyril Ramaphosa and other high-profile government officials to seek constitutional damages for their failure to prosecute the tormentors and killers of their family members. The applicants also call for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the political interference that derailed investigations into apartheid-era crimes.The announcement was made at a press conference held at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. Phemelo speaks to son of Fort Calata of the Cradock Four, Lukhanyo Calata.
27 Jan 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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