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community The Guardian World 2026-04-15

South African Activists' Fight for Justice Against Apartheid

This article discusses the ongoing struggle for justice for victims of apartheid in South Africa. It details the 1985 event where four anti-apartheid activists were detained and their pursuit of truth continues three decades later.


<p>Struggle for justice symbolises limitations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings began 30 years ago</p><p>Darkness had fallen on 27 June 1985 when Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto set off on the 150-mile drive back from a meeting of anti-apartheid activists in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha. They never made it home.</p><p>About an hour into their journey, as the road wound north from the coast towards their home ...

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