John Moodey: Some in DA 'underplay the seriousness of De Klerk’s statement'
17 February 2020
DA Gauteng leader John Moodey has lambasted fellow members of the party who "have attempted to underplay the seriousness of [apartheid president [FW] de Klerk's statement and its repercussions".
De Klerk came under fire when, during an interview held to commemorate 30 years since the release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of liberation movements, he said apartheid was not a crime against humanity.
The statement sparked debate in the country.
In a statement on Monday, Moodey said some people failed to understand the legacy apartheid left and how it affected human dignity.