The ground-breaking legal case, involving four other alleged conspirators, risks opening the country's wounds 13 years after the end of white minority rule.

The jury was also asked to consider exactly what the little 'n' meant in the communications between the alleged conspirators on the morning of fixed races.

This may well prejudice any future trial of the alleged conspirators.

Two of the alleged conspirators were indicted for perjury.

She also agreed to provide testimony against other alleged conspirators if called upon by the government.