Wheels of justice turn as inquests continue
The court is holding an inquest into his death and that of Fort Calata, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto.
The Cradock 4 inquest is but one of many inquiries into apartheid-era crimes.
SA Human Rights Commissioner, Tshepo Madlingozi, discussed the progress of the prosecution of historical crimes.
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