The former South African president, P.W. Botha, is due in court shortly 0800 BSTwhere he will resume his defence of his refusal to appear before the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Commission has been hearing evidence from individuals about their activities during the years of apartheid, but Mr Botha has described the Commission as a circus.

In April, laywers for the commission said Mr Botha should testify, because there was evidence that might show he had personally authorised the killing of black activists Mr Botha says he has nothing to apologise for, and will stand by the actions of his government.