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De Kock's parole being considered


Correctional Services Minister, Sbu Ndebele is considering the parole applications of several prisoners, including that of apartheid killer, Eugene de Kock.

The Saturday Star reports that Ndebele's spokesperson, Manelisi Wolela would not comment on whether De Kock's request for release had been approved or not.

De Kock, who was nicknamed "Prime Evil" served as a policeman under the apartheid government.

He was arrested a week before Nelson Mandela's inauguration in 1994 for the deaths of scores of anti-apartheid activists.

In 1996, he was sentenced to 212 years for crimes against humanity.

In an affidavit submitted with his application, De Kock reportedly said he had served 17 years of his sentence and was eligible for parole.