South Africa to Deport Janusz Waluś to Poland

Janusz Walus, the man convicted of assassinating anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, is being deported from South Africa to Poland after his two-year parole period ended. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber confirmed that the Polish government will cover the costs of his deportation. The South African Communist Party (SACP) and Hani's family expressed outrage over the last-minute notification of Walus's deportation and are demanding a full inquest into Hani's murder. Walus, who had been on parole since November 2022, holds no South African citizenship, having had it revoked in 2017 due to his conviction. Hani's death is still commemorated annually as a significant event in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. The South African government emphasized the importance of Hani’s legacy in the country's journey towards democracy.