TABALAZA, Lungile

Age 19

Description
Was detained on 10 July 1978 in connection with arson attacks and the robbery and burning of a delivery van. He died the same day in custody at the Sanlam Building, Strand Street, Port Elizabeth. Police claimed he had committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of the Sanlam Building. At the inquest in October 1978, the government pathologist acknowledged that several bruises and lacerations could have been sustained before he fell. The inquest held found no one responsible for his death.