Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Mbeki denies secret deal to shield apartheid-era generals

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Former president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed as a “complete fabrication” allegations that he held secret meetings with former apartheid-era military and police generals to prevent their prosecution for crimes committed under apartheid. Testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry, Mbeki denied that such meetings took place as the inquiry investigates alleged political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions. Phemelo speaks to Lukhanyo Calata, son of activist Fort Calata.
20 Oct 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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