Winnie Mandela lawyers protest

JOHANNESBURG - A dispute has broken out between Archbishop Desmond Tutu's truth commission and lawyers representing President…

JOHANNESBURG - A dispute has broken out between Archbishop Desmond Tutu's truth commission and lawyers representing President Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie, over threats to subpoena her to answer questions about a series of murders.

The controversy comes amid speculation that Mrs Madikizela-Mandela might make a bid for the presidential succession. Her lawyers have protested against what they term her victimisation, complaining that the commission is showing itself to be more sympathetic to the the former president, Mr PW Botha. - (Guardian Service)

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