Witness - The death of Steve Biko
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It is 35 years since the anti-apartheid activist died in a police cell. The South African police claimed he'd starved himself to death.
It is 35 years since the anti-apartheid activist died in a police cell.
The South African police claimed he'd starved himself to death.
Helen Zille was the journalist who helped uncover the truth behind his demise.
(Image: Members of the Socialist Party of Azania (SOPA) hold a candle light memorial ceremony to mark the death anniversary of the anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Conscioussness Movement Steve Bantu Biko. Credit: RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP/GettyImages)
- Broadcast on BBC World Service, 2:50AM Mon, 17 Sep 2012
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC World Service, 9:50AM Wed, 12 Sep 2012
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- Duration 10 minutes
