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Reverend Frank Chikane stands by his decision not to testify against the pardons for those involved in the 1989 assassination attempt on his life, saying revisiting the trauma was too painful after years of legal battles. Facing criticism from former TRC commissioner Yasmin Sooka that his silence undermined truth-seeking, Chikane insists his strategy—focusing on getting one key confession to expose higher-ups in the apartheid security apparatus—was the most effective path to uncovering the full scope of the plot. He revealed newly reviewed documents confirmed the depth of state involvement in his targeted killing, making him feel fortunate to survive. Though he’s since stepped back from active involvement in the inquiry, the commission has ruled that further cross-examination is allowed to ensure a thorough pursuit of truth.

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