Anti-apartheid activists believe the Neil Aggett ruling is a step towards justice for many families still seeking answers. Trade unionist and medical doctor, Neil Aggett was found hanging from his cell at John Vorster Square in 1982.

A first inquest ruled his death a suicide. However, the recent Johannesburg High Court judgment that trade unionist and medical doctor didn’t commit suicide, but was instead killed by apartheid-era police, is believed to be a step forward towards justice for many families still seeking answers.

40-years after anti-apartheid activist, Neil Aggett, was declared dead by suicide, the Johannesburg High Court has nullified the inquest. The re-opened inquest found that Aggett was murdered by the apartheid regime’s security branch.

Title:                          [• Ms.]

Name:                        [• Jill Burger]

Position AND org.:   [• Dr Neil Aggett’s sister] 

Contacts details:      [• ] She in the UK