South African court finds police assault caused Nobel laureate’s death

A South African court has ruled that Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli’s 1967 death was due to an “assault” by apartheid police, overturning earlier claims of an accidental death. Previously, he was said to have been struck by a freight train, but an inquest revealed he suffered a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage linked to an assault. The ruling is seen as a significant step towards justice for apartheid victims, with family and activists welcoming the decision. Seven individuals have been implicated, and if located, could face criminal charges.

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