Mbeki says De Klerk told him he wasn’t aware apartheid had been declared a crime against humanity – report
The statement sparked controversy and anger across the nation leading to a withdrawal of the comments by the foundation a few days later.
The foundation withdrew its statement and apologised to the nation.
News24 earlier reported that De Klerk said he had taken note of the angry reaction to the statement that had insisted that apartheid was not a crime against humanity.
“I agree with the Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation that this is not the time to quibble about the degrees of unacceptability of apartheid. It was totally unacceptable,” he said.
“The FW de Klerk Foundation has accordingly decided to withdraw its statement of February 14 unconditionally and apologises for the confusion, anger and hurt that it has caused.”
