Apartheid strongman takes his secrets to the grave
Denying his role in countless deaths, security boss Johan van der Merwe never disclosed all that he knew, writes Tymon Smith
04 September 2022 - 00:00
On August 28, a press release from The Foundation for Equality Before the Law noted with “deep regret” the passing of foundation “member and stalwart” Gen Johan van der Merwe. The release went on to suggest that Van der Merwe was an “icon”, a “sharp intellect” and “a campaigner for equality before the law”. He was 86-years-old...
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