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On the evening of 19 October 1989, Nofomela made a confession from his death row cell in
Pretoria, just hours before he was due to go to the gallows. He announced that he had information to disclose about his membership from 1980 in a death squad operated by the South African Security Police. His
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Nofomela expressed remorse for his deeds. In an interview he reflected on how his life has changed, "Prison has been a blessing in disguise, I’m remorseful, but my eyes have been opened. I appeal to all those I've wronged to forgive me." Nofomela was released from the
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in 1983, using a hand grenade and automatic weapons. Three guerrillas were killed and one wounded in the raid. In another affidavit he stated that in
November 1981, he helped kill
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