Biko family wants to halt inquest into activist’s death
What to know about Biko family wants to halt inquest into activist’s death
A court bid is looming to prevent the reopened inquest into the 12 September 1977 death of then 30-year-old anti-Apartheid freedom fighter Steve Biko, the founder and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, from forging ahead.
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What happened
A court bid is looming to prevent the reopened inquest into the 12 September 1977 death of then 30-year-old anti-Apartheid freedom fighter Steve Biko, the founder and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, from forging ahead.
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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Follow-up questions
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