Former death squad commander De Kock testifies at inquiry, defending Cradock Four as freedom fighters rather than terrorists

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Former Security Police operative Eugene de Kock has acknowledged his history of targeting individuals designated as “terrorists” during the apartheid era, yet maintains he played no part in the killing of the Cradock Four. De Kock draws a distinction between those he pursued and the anti-government activists who were slain, arguing that he did not view the latter as threats to the state warranting such classification.