Former spy boss Niël Barnard dies at 75
The former head of South Africa's National Intelligence Service and a key figure in the negotiations for a peaceful transition, Dr. Niël Barnard, has passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. Barnard played a significant behind-the-scenes role in preparation for former president Nelson Mandela, along with former South African Presidents P.W. Botha and F.W. de Klerk, for Mandela's eventual release. He was among the […]
