South Africa to Reopen Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's Death

Thu Jul 10 2025 15:20:11 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
South Africa to Reopen Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's Death

The controversial death of apartheid hero and Nobel laureate Chief Albert Luthuli is to be re-examined by a South African court.


A court in South Africa is set to revisit the death of Chief Albert Luthuli, a revered leader in the fight against apartheid, decades after an initial inquest deemed it accidental. Luthuli, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960, died under suspicious circumstances in 1967 when he was reportedly struck by a train. His family and activists have long alleged that foul play was involved. As the National Prosecuting Authority prepares to present new evidence in court, Luthuli's grandson expressed optimism about the renewed inquiry, although he lamented the loss of many family members who might have provided testimonies. This inquest aligns with ongoing efforts to reckon with the apartheid era, as another inquiry concerning the murder of anti-apartheid lawyer Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge is also being reopened.

The circumstances surrounding Luthuli's death remain highly contentious. The original inquiry had closed the case, citing no evidence of criminal activity—yet many survivors of the apartheid regime and their families have insisted on the need for justice. The two reopened investigations could signify a pivotal moment in South Africa's ongoing reconciliation process and uncover more truths about its painful past.

Inquests serve to clarify the details of deaths and determine potential culpability, and South Africa’s justice system is finding new pathways to address historical injustices.

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