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Government Blamed for Delaying Reparations for Apartheid Victims

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The Khulumani Support Group (KSG) has criticized the government for delaying the distribution of reparations to families of struggle icons, including Inkosi Albert Luthuli, killed by apartheid operatives. The group argues that the R2 billion set aside for reparations has been idle for years in the President's Fund, waiting for the Department of Justice (DoJ) to develop a reparation policy. This delay has left thousands of unresolved apartheid cases, with over 350 cases identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) still pending prosecution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Khulumani Support Group has accused the government of delaying the distribution of R2 billion in reparations to families of apartheid struggle icons, including Inkosi Albert Luthuli.
  • The group claims that the Department of Justice has been slow to develop a reparation policy, leaving the funds idle in the President's Fund for years.
  • Over 350 apartheid cases identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) remain unresolved, with only 100 cases potentially suitable for prosecution.
  • The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has failed to produce case files for 350 proposed prosecutions, hindering the completion of apartheid crimes investigations.
  • The Foundation for Human Rights has identified 25 cases for investigation and prosecution, while Khulumani has many more unresolved cases on record.
  • DoJ Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi's spokesperson disputes the allegations, stating that work on reparations for apartheid victims is ongoing within the legal framework of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act.

Statistics:

  • R2 billion allocated for reparations to apartheid victims, but still idle in the President's Fund.
  • Over 350 apartheid cases identified by the TRC remain unresolved, with only 100 cases potentially suitable for prosecution.
  • Less than 100 apartheid cases directly linked to perpetrators who can still be prosecuted.
  • 350 case files for proposed prosecutions missing from the NPA, hindering investigations.
  • 25 cases identified by the Foundation for Human Rights for investigation and prosecution.

Sources:

  • Khulumani Support Group national director Dr. Marjorie Jobson
  • DoJ Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi's spokesperson Terrence Manase
  • Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act
  • Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
  • National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
  • The President's Fund
  • Foundation for Human Rights
  • Pietermaritzburg High Court

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