Dr Niël Barnard, dies

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Dr Niël Barnard, first negotiator for a democratic South Africa, has died at the age of 75. Barnard, a former spy boss and first director-general of the Western Cape government, negotiated the transition to democracy on behalf of the erstwhile South African government. He died peacefully in Gansbaai on Monday morning after a long battle with cancer. Barnard was a professor of political science before being appointed director-general of national intelligence. Phemelo reflects on his life with News 24 Deputy Editor for investigations, Pieter Du Toit.
13 Jan 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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