South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok, South Africa's dreaded apartheid security minister, died

During his time in the Government, from 1986 to 1991, he oversaw brutal police repression in the era of segregation. He was responsible for the arrest of at least 30,000 people

South African ex-minister who enforced racism dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Apartheid-era minister Adriaan Vlok's tumultuous history, quest for redemption

Apartheid-era minister Adriaan Vlok died aged 85 on Sunday morning in a Pretoria hospital.

Former apartheid minister Adriaan Vlok has died

South Africa: Adriaan Vlok, feared apartheid minister, dies at 85

In particular, the former Minister of Law and Public Order oversaw the brutal repression of opponents of white power, as well as bombings against churches and trade unions to “inspire fear.”

Apartheid-era minister Adriaan Vlok has died

Former apartheid-era law and order minister Adriaan Vlok died in hospital during the early hours of Sunday.