‘Waited for 40 years’: South Africa’s Cradock Four families want justice
Summary
Four Black men, known as the "Cradock Four," were abducted and killed by apartheid police in South Africa in 1985 for their political activism. Despite initial denials and failed inquests during apartheid, a new investigation is now underway to uncover the truth and seek justice for their families.Key Facts
- The Cradock Four were Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto.
- They were traveling from Port Elizabeth to Cradock when police stopped them.
- Their bodies showed signs of beating, stabbing, and burning.
- The killings were allegedly planned by apartheid authorities.
- Two inquests during apartheid did not name or charge anyone for the murders.
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission confirmed they were targeted for activism.
- A new inquest is ongoing to find out who ordered and carried out the murders.
- Families of the victims have been waiting for justice for nearly 40 years.
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