Op-Ed: South Africa, Apartheid, Crimes against humanity and the Rule of Law: Quo Vadis? By Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh
While the NPA starts investigating and prosecuting cases like the disappearance of anti-apartheid activist Nokuthula Simelane , Ahmed Timol or Neil Aggett, there is still a long way to go in order to fight against impunity of individuals in the former security branch of the apartheid system.
The fight against impunity for international crimes requires a solid legal basis. In the case of apartheid, this foundation has been prepared by a long history of international condemnation, codification and classification as crime against humanity. However, this foundation is only the first step. The inaction of the NPA to pursue individuals who were not granted amnesty by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is unfortunate. The South African government’s resistance and reluctance to prosecute or extradite international criminals illustrates how crucial the implementation and application of existing domestic and international law continues to be.
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