Ferdi barnard
Apartheid era hitman Ferdi Barnard released from prison
Barnard was released earlier on Tuesday after serving 20 years for the murder of anti-apartheid activist David Webster.
While apartheid-era hitman Ferdi Barnard has been granted parole, he will not live entirely free and will remain under the supervision of a community corrections officer for the rest of his life.
After spending over 20 years in prison, David Webster’s killer – Ferdi Barnard – will be now released on parole.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha says he personally consulted Maggie Friedman before reaching his decision, which was announced on Thursday.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha made the announcement on Thursday.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha said these consultations helped him reach the parole decision.
Eugene de Kock's release date will be kept confidential.
The SACP says it will oppose the possible parole of Clive Derby-Lewis on medical grounds in court.
The Justice Minister will announce whether he'll release Eugene de Kock, Clive Derby-Lewis and Ferdi Barnard.