The family of anti-apartheid campaigner Ahmed Timol, who died in police custody in October 1971, is outraged to learn that former apartheid policeman João Rodrigues died without facing charges for his role in Timol's death.
Rodrigues, who was in his 80s, died at his Pretoria home in Wonderboom South without revealing his truths concerning Timol's death nearly 50 years ago.
Radio Islam International interviewed Imtiaz Cajee, nephew of late Timol; “It makes me angry to learn that Rodrigues died before his criminal prosecution had even begun and all we needed was answers. This presents many issues that the government must address, particularly the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority) and the Justice Minister”.