South Africa Begins Investigation on Infamous Apartheid-Era Murders | South Africa

An inquiry is underway into one of the most infamous killings during South Africa’s apartheid era. The case involves four men, known as the Cradock Four, who were murdered by security forces in 1985. A former general has denied ordering their deaths, despite a message being sent to the apartheid government’s state security council, requesting permission to “remove permanently from society” the “agitators.” The families of the victims have expressed a desire to correct the historical record and seek justice, as they have yet to see those responsible prosecuted. The case has also sparked discussions about the legacy of apartheid and ongoing debates over the treatment of its victims.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/02/inquest-into-notorious-apartheid-era-killings-opens-in-south-africa