Why South Africa's 'Dr. Death' is making headlines again | DW News

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A sold-out appearance by Wouter Basson, the former head of South Africa's apartheid-era chemical and biological warfare program, has reignited a fierce debate about accountability, memory and free speech. Known by critics as "Dr Death," Basson led the secretive "Project Coast" program during the final years of apartheid. He later faced accusations linked to the development of lethal toxins and other covert operations. Although Basson denied wrongdoing and was acquitted of criminal charges in 2002, his legacy remains deeply controversial. In this video, we examine Basson's role in "Project Coast," the legal cases that followed apartheid, and the public backlash over his latest appearance. Should controversial figures be given a platform, or does doing so risk normalizing a troubling past? #dwafrica #dwcurrentaffairs #southafrica Chapter breakdown: 00:00 Introduction: Remembering apartheid 00:20 Why "Dr. Death" is back in the spotlight 00:46 Who is Wouter Basson? 01:15 Allega

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