Biko Family Welcomes Indefinite Inquest Postponement ‘with Heavy Hearts’

South Africa’s new inquest into Steve Biko’s death comes decades late, but with it, hope

The family and supporters of the anti-apartheid activist say they don’t want vengeance, just accountability

Biko family welcomes indefinite inquest postponement ‘with heavy hearts’

Speaking after the judgment, Biko’s eldest son, Nkosinathi, said the family remained deeply concerned about delays, but was equally concerned about the possibility of a process that was merely performative.

Steve Biko inquest halted after family wins urgent court order

Steve Biko inquest halted

The family said hundreds of documents connected to the case still need close review.

Steve Biko inquest halted as family warns: ‘We have been through that’

The reopened inquest into the death of Black Consciousness Movement leader Steve Biko has been temporarily halted after his family asked the High Court in Gqeberha for more time to prepare for the proceedings.