Dirk Coetzee - Till the day I die

Moments in South African History by SABC Radio News

Apr 19, 202100:09:18Society & Culture

He was unknown to the Security Police at Vlakplaas near Pretoria until they were told to "make a plan" with him. Several banning orders, long days in detention and a spell on Robben Island had failed to break his spirit...

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