Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
September 30, 1996
We have noted with understanding, but nevertheless with dismay, the statement from Mrs Nyami Goniwe expressing her anger with the TRC for not approaching Eugene de Kock about his knowledge of the murders of her husband and others.
I can well understand Mrs Goniwe's deep sense of frustration, but it has not been possible for the Commission to interview De Kock while his court case is proceeding. He has said he will apply for amnesty, and that will give us an opportunity to question him directly about the murders of the Cradock Four. If he fails to apply for amnesty, or is not prepared to work with the Commission, then we will have no hesitation in issuing a subpoena requiring him to come before us.
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