Former apartheid operative in court over 15 murders linked to TRC cases

Former apartheid operative in court over 15 murders linked to TRC cases

Former apartheid-era police operative on trial for murder

South African investigators have charged a former apartheid-era police operative with 15 murders Read Full Article at RT.com

Apartheid askari Joe Mamasela charged with 15 counts of murder

Apartheid askari Joe Mamasela charged with 15 counts of murder Vusi.Bafetane Thu, 06/25/2026 - 14:50 Apartheid askari Joe Mamasela. Photo: Getty Apartheid askari Joe Mamasela. Photo: Getty JOHANNESBURG - Apartheid askari, Joseph “Joe” Mamasela and accomplice, Michael “Tebogo” Macitinga, appeared before the Benoni Regional Court on Thursday.The pair face multiple charges, including 15 counts of murder, arson, kidnapping, unlawful po…

Apartheid-era informer in court for murders of young activists

A former apartheid-era informer is due to appear in court in connection with the murders of young activists during that time.    The Directorate for Priority Investigations (Hawks) confirmed that the 74-year-old suspect would appear in the Benoni Regional Court on Thursday on 15 counts of murder, as well as arson, kidnapping, defeating or obstructing justice and other weapon-related charges.    “Ongoing investigation that has resulted in a 74-ye…