Haron, at the age of 45, was detained by the security branch of the South African Police more than 53 years ago.
CAPE TOWN - Inspections in loco will today be conducted at the two police stations where anti-apartheid activist, Imam Abdullah Haron, spent his final days.The Muslim cleric was initially arrested and detained at Caledon Square police station, now called Cape Town Police Station.
The security branch first claimed that Haron was well treated, and denied any form of assault or abuse. Varney said the state will show how a claim that Haron suffered fatal injuries after falling down a flight of stairs was manufactured.
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