Clive Derby-Lewis dies at the age of 80
Derby-Lewis served a life-sentence for his role in the assassination of South African Communist Party leader, Chris Hani.
Former Conservative Party MP Clive Derby-Lewis, who was released on medical parole last year after serving 20 years in prison for the assassination of MK and South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani, has died. He had terminal cancer.
It is believed that correctional services would release an official statement.
Clive Derby-Lewis had terminal cancer. It was the basis on which he was given medical parole, and won a court bid for release.
— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) November 3, 2016
Correctional services expected to confirm details of Clive Derby-Lewis death in statement.
— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) November 3, 2016
Derby-Lewis was a founder member of the Conservative Party after its split from the National Party.
He was arrested for the role he played in assisting a Polish immigrant to South Africa, Janusz Walus, in the killing of Hani. It was also revealed that Derby-Lewis had lent the gun used in the assassination to Walus.
– Caxton News Service
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