Mbalula Condemns Deportation Of Chris Hani’s Killer Janusz Waluś, Calls For Full Confession

The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has criticised the deportation of Janusz Waluś, the convicted killer of South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris Hani, labelling it an “injustice” as it occurred without a “full confession of his actions and conspiracies.”

The decision to deport Waluś was confirmed by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a media briefing in Pretoria. She announced that Waluś, who served nearly 30 years of a life sentence for Hani’s 1993 assassination, will be returned to his native Poland following the end of his parole period.

Mbalula’s Outrage over Waluś Deportation

Speaking at a separate media briefing, Mbalula emphasised the emotional and political weight of Waluś’s crime, stating:

“Janusz Waluś deprived South Africa of one of its greatest leaders. His release without a full confession of his actions and conspiracies remains an injustice.”

Mbalula highlighted the lasting impact of Hani’s assassination, describing it as a calculated act designed to destabilise South Africa during its transition to democracy. He added that the scars left on Hani’s family and the nation remain fresh.

The ANC leader further urged Waluś to fully disclose the truth surrounding the assassination and called for a comprehensive inquiry into the incident to bring closure to Hani’s family and South Africans at large.

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Government’s Stance on Waluś Deportation

Minister Ntshavheni confirmed that Waluś would be deported immediately, in compliance with a Constitutional Court decision. She emphasised that Waluś no longer held valid South African documents, making his deportation a procedural necessity.

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber also confirmed that his department would oversee the deportation process, with monitoring by the National Joint and Operational Structures (Natjoint).

Ntshavheni announced that Deputy President Paul Mashatile, along with other senior officials, would visit Hani’s family to discuss the case and receive a formal request for an inquest into the assassination.

“The inquest will be referred to the Department of Justice and Correctional Services to process it,” Ntshavheni stated.

Mbalula paid tribute to Hani as a disciplined leader and freedom fighter, underscoring his role in securing the rights South Africans enjoy today. He reiterated the ANC’s commitment to uncovering the full truth behind the assassination, describing it as a necessary step toward justice.

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