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South Africa: Timol Judgment Brings Closure to Family
News24Wire, 13 October 2017
People from all walks of life seated in a packed courtroom 2D of the North Gauteng High Court stood up and clapped simultaneously minutes after Judge Billy Mothle ruled that… Read more »
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South Africa: Judge's Murder Ruling for Anti-Apartheid Activist Hailed As Milestone
RFI, 12 October 2017
South Africa's High Court has ruled that an anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody, was murdered by officers and did not commit suicide as was claimed at the time.… Read more »
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South Africa: Timol Inquest Opens a Door, but Apartheid Victims Might Find It Hard to Emulate
Daily Maverick, 13 October 2017
Thursday's judgment ruling anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol's 1971 death a murder at the hands of the Security Branch was a historic moment for the country. Already there are… Read more »
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South Africa: Timol Inquest - He Was Murdered but Culprits Are Dead, Court Rules
Daily Maverick, 12 October 2017
Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol was murdered, ruled the Pretoria High Court in a unique inquest on Thursday, overturning a 1972 ruling that he committed suicide while in… Read more »