South Africa remembers Steve Biko
Monday marks 39 years since the death of the leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, Stephen (Steve) Bantu Biko.
The anti-apartheid struggle icon died on this day in 1977 while in police custody.
Biko was sought by police following the Soweto Uprising in 1976, in which he and the Black Consciousness Movement played a significant role.
He was arrested at a roadblock in Port Elizabeth on 18 August 1977.
Biko suffered a severe head injury while being interrogated at the Walmer Police Station, in a suburb of Port Elizabeth.
Long live the spirit of the fearless hero, we are carrying on, where u left off #SteveBiko
— Swakoteka (@FosterSwakoteka) September 12, 2016
Remembering a giant of the struggle #SteveBiko pic.twitter.com/0bgu4JboYX
— Akani Machimana (@akanipearl) September 12, 2016
39 years since he was brutally murdered his wise words are still fresh in my mind the sprit of Bantu Biko shall forever live on ✊🏿#SteveBiko
— Kwazi Mthembu (@kwazinhlaka) September 12, 2016
#SteveBiko We'll Always Remember You ✊ pic.twitter.com/obsgoUgFeg
— Mzu (@bucleod) September 12, 2016
What a man! We thank you #SteveBiko #RememberingBiko
— IG:Saki Ngcupe (@Dimples_RSA) September 12, 2016