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‘Operation Blockade’ involved the provision of a safe house and protection for Eugene de Kock after his release from prison.
Eugene de Kock at the amnesty hearing of two former Vlakplaas agents at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, November 17, 1997. Image: AFP.
JOHANNESBURG – Investigators said Thursday that the State Security Agency (SSA) paid between 100,000 and 200,000 rand a month for the maintenance of apartheid killer Eugene de Kock, including a salary of 40,000 rand per month.
A witness identified as Ms K, who has been testifying at the state capture commission, said she had no first-hand knowledge of this information, but saw a report written by one of her colleagues.
Your testimony is intended to confirm the affidavit of another unidentified witness, Mr. Y, who is unwell to testify.
Former chairman of the high-level panel that investigated the SSA, Sydney Mufamadi, told the commission about “Operation Blockade,” which included the provision of a safe house and protection for De Kock after his release from prison.
Investigators said a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Department of Correctional Services.
Attorney Paul Pretorius read Mr. Y’s affidavit: “…. He stated that Project Lock was allocated around R100,000 to R200,000 per month, which included the rent of a safe house, living expenses and a salary of around R40,000 to Mr. de Kock for which he signed receipts. of recognition “.
Ms K said that while she saw a report on this, she did not personally interview an official named Lily, who provided the information, because she left the organization.
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