Apartheid's Dark Secret Unveiled: Luthuli's Death Was No Accident!
After decades of suspicion and doubt, the Pietermaritzburg High Court has overturned the 1967 ruling that declared Chief Albert Luthuli's death an accident. A reopened inquest has revealed a shocking truth: the anti-apartheid icon was beaten to death by apartheid police.
The original inquest, conducted in 1967, concluded that Luthuli was struck by a train near his home in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal. However, Luthuli's family and supporters never accepted this explanation, believing his death occurred under suspicious circumstances. Their persistence has finally paid off.
Judge Nompelelo Radebe delivered a landmark ruling, stating that the original finding was set aside. The court officially declared that Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, President of the African National Congress, died as a result of a fractured skull, cerebral hemorrhage, and concussion of the brain associated with an assault.
Sandile Luthuli, the grandson of the late Chief, welcomed the court's decision, calling it a significant step towards closure. He expressed hope that the ruling would lead to identifying and holding accountable those responsible for the attack.
The Missing Witness: A New Investigation Launched
Adding another layer to this complex case, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been instructed to investigate the disappearance of Mbhemu Mnyandu, a young boy who allegedly witnessed the assault on Luthuli. Mnyandu was reportedly on his way to deliver a letter to Luthuli when he encountered the scene.
The court's ruling and the renewed investigation into Mnyandu's disappearance offer a glimmer of hope for justice in a case that has remained shrouded in mystery for far too long. This marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's reckoning with its past and the pursuit of truth and reconciliation.
The NPA's investigation aims to uncover the truth behind Mnyandu's disappearance, potentially shedding more light on the events leading to Luthuli's death and identifying those complicit in the crime and its cover-up.