Howard Varney
South AfricalawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Howard Varney is a lawyer who has dedicated much of his career to advocating for victims of apartheid-era crimes. He represents families and survivors who are suing the South African government for compensation regarding unresolved political crimes, describing the reparations process as one of 'deep betrayal' for those affected.
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Advocate Howard Varney applied to cross-examine Yvonne Mabule on behalf of victims represented by the Calata Group.
Former NIA legal adviser says she cannot remember key TRC events as cross-examination soughtSouth Africa· 2026-07-29
Advocate Howard Varney, appearing on behalf of the victims known as the Calata Group, told the commission that he would apply to cross-examine Sindane at a later stage.
Former DGs say TRC prosecutions were solely the NPA’s responsibilitySouth Africa· 2026-07-28
Howard Varney is a lawyer representing the relatives of the Cradock Four in the inquest.
Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-06-02
Lawyer Howard Varney represents victims of apartheid-era crimes and criticizes the government's handling of reparations.
South Africa's anti-apartheid activists haunted by their persecution as compensation anger brewsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
