Inquest Hears Matthews Mabelane 'Probably Thrown Off Roof' 49 Years Ago
A reopened inquest into the 1975 death of Matthews 'Mojo' Mabelane in police custody has heard testimony suggesting he was 'probably thrown off roof' of John Vorster Square. This revelation emerged during proceedings examining the circumstances surrounding his death. The Security Branch's original version of events from that period has now been stated in the inquest to "not add up," challenging the long-standing account.
An inquest into the 1975 death of Matthews 'Mojo' Mabelane, who died while in police custody, has heard testimony suggesting he was "probably thrown off roof" of John Vorster Square. This significant detail surfaced during the recently reopened proceedings concerning the incident.
Mabelane's death occurred 49 years ago. The Security Branch's version of events from that time has been presented in the current inquest as not aligning with available information, indicating that the original account is now considered unreliable.
The reopened inquest provides an opportunity to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Mabelane's death, potentially bringing new facts to light and clarifying details that have remained contentious for decades.
According to allAfrica, reporting on Daily Maverick, the inquest continues to investigate the discrepancies.
