Cradock Four | Inquest reopened following new evidence

JOHANNESBURG - The Justice Minister has reopened the inquiry into the deaths of apartheid-era activists, the Cradock Four.

Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkonto, Fort Calata and Sicelo Mhlauli were abducted and killed in 1985.

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The Justice and Correctional Services Department says the new inquest will address several inconsistencies with the existing evidence.

Chrispin Phiri, Justice and Correctional Services spokesperson discussed the case with eNCA.