Inquest into disappearance of 1980s ANC activists starts in Umlazi
A formal KwaZulu-Natal inquest into the kidnapping and disappearance of several ANC activists in the 1980s has begun in Durban.
Ntombikayise Kubheka, Musawenkosi Phewa and Zamukwenzani Bright Mlobeli/Sokhulu were allegedly linked to an ANC cell in KwaMashu.
It provided shelter and food to members of Umkhonto we Sizwe.
The Port Natal Security Branch is said to have infiltrated the cell with the help of askaris from Vlakplaas.
Phewa disappeared while Kubheka and Sokhulu were kidnapped.
During the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, some members of the security branch applied and received amnesty for Kubheka's kidnapping and death.
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The NPA and the Hawks have been tasked with looking into the possible prosecution of those who weren't granted amnesty.
“Parliament approved units by both the NPA and the DPCI (Hawks) to focus on these matters. The Director of Public Prosecutions in KZN, after reading the dockets submitted by the DPCI TCR Unit, has decided that a formal inquest should be held.
“Senior state advocates from the TRC Unit will handle these matters,” says NPA spokesperson Natasha Kara.
The first of the inquest proceedings begun in Umlazi on Monday and will run until Friday.
The second hearing is scheduled for 7 to 11 November at the Pongola Magistrate’s Court.
