By: Buhle Mbhele
The Mxenge Foundation has welcomed the commencement of an inquest into the deaths of renowned human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge and African National Congress (ANC) leader Chief Albert Luthuli, both of whom were prominent anti-apartheid figures.
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, the foundation’s chairperson and KwaZulu-Natal ANC deputy convenor, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, underscored the significance of pursuing justice for individuals who made profound sacrifices in the struggle for South Africa’s democracy.
“This is not only about setting the historical record straight but also about honouring the legacies of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom,” Dube-Ncube said.
The inquest, which forms part of broader efforts by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to investigate unresolved apartheid-era deaths, was postponed to 17 June 2025 to allow for further submissions and witness preparation.
Griffiths Mxenge was assassinated in 1981 in what was later revealed to be a state-sanctioned killing by apartheid security forces.
Chief Albert Luthuli, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the first African president of the ANC, died under mysterious circumstances in 1967 after being reportedly struck by a train near his home in Groutville. His death has long been the subject of speculation, with many suspecting foul play.
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