Introduction -- Summary of findings -- The Botha regime and total strategy -- The regional context -- Chemical weapons in South Africa prior to Proyect Coast --Proyect coast's links with the police and operational units of the military -- Getting down to business -- The private companies -- The De Klerk years (1989-1993) and the use of CBW agents -- The phases of Proyect Coast's development -- Allegations of fraud: the sale of Delta G scientific and RRL -- The intention of the programme -- Incidents of poisoning -- Structure and management of Proyect Coast -- International links -- Closing down -- Basson's arrest and the TRC hearing -- The criminal trial of Dr. Wouter Basson.