Front National, represented by Wessel Basson, accompanied by the Afrikaner activist and popular Afrikaans singer, Steve Hofmeyr, paid another visit to Clive Derby-Lewis on 23 September 2014.
In spite of having been examined for the medical parole board again on 9 July and another case for release on medical parole consequently submitted, no reply has been received from the Department of Correctional Services. Derby-Lewis’s health is rapidly deteriorating and he will undergo another operation on 26 September 2014.
Despite numerous protest actions and petitions for the release of Clive Derby-Lewis, there is no response from the Minister of Correctional Services, adv Michael Masutha.
In light of this, Front National will now ask for an appointment with the minister to demand an explanation for his avoidance of the issue. At the same time, a formal complaint about the South African government’s handling of the issue will be presented to the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations.
The charges pressed by Front National, on behalf of Derby-Lewis, with the South African Human Rights Commission is still under investigation.
The conversation this morning was extremely positive. Steve commented on the intelligent and lively conversation which oom Clive, despite age and weak health, is capable of maintaining.
We are extremely grateful for Steve’s support as a very valuable ally in our attempt to gain freedom for Clive Derby-Lewis. For Liesl, our Junior Youth Leader , it was quite exciting to meet Oom Clive and Steve in one day!
Keep an eye on Steve Hofmeyr’s Facebook page and his Twitter account for his own impressions on the Clive Derby-Lewis affair.
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