Biko Inquest Paused Over Translation Crisis | Johannesburg News

The reopened inquest into Steve Biko’s death has been paused by court order, as his family fights to secure critical Afrikaans documents needed for a fair trial—just days before the 49th anniversary of his death. Witnesses have already testified, including security officials and a forensic pathologist, but without translations, the family argues they can’t properly challenge evidence or defend their case. The judge initially denied more time, citing fading witness memories, but the family pushed for judicial intervention. Now, the court is rushing to resolve the translation dispute to ensure justice can be served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0eef80bd08c830f