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Political interference in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) meant that many cases involving the deaths of anti-apartheid activists didn’t “see the light of day” for many years. This included the murder of Dr Neil Aggett at the hands of police officials in 1982.
Amidst the gloom of political scandals and crumbling infrastructure, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment.
His alleged killer, apartheid security policeman Jeff Benzien, received amnesty at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1999.
His alleged killer, apartheid security policeman Jeff Benzien, received amnesty at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1999.
He was killed by apartheid police at age 20, three years after joining the African National Congress (ANC)'s armed wing, Umkhonto weSizwe.