Imam Abdullah Haron's family says it's one of many still awaiting justice
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it was still deliberating on whether a retired police officer should face prosecution for his role in Haron's death.
Imam Abdullah Haron died in police custody in 1969. More than five decades later, the Western Cape High Court has set aside a 1970 inquest, to find the true cause of his death. Picture: Supplied/Imam Haron Foundation
CAPE TOWN - The family of Imam Abdullah Haron says they are but one of many families still waiting for justice.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it was still deliberating on whether a retired police officer should face prosecution for his role in Haron's death.
On the 55th anniversary of Haron's tragic death in prison, the family is calling on the government to fast-track cases related to apartheid crimes.
Imam Abdullah Haron's daughter, Fatiema Haron said that while her family has received some solace, many others are still looking for answers.
"The sad part is that although the NPA are the ones that must take the responsibility to do the thorough investigations on all these cases, the families have become disillusioned, disappointed... disgruntled."
Fatiema said there needs to be recourse for the families of the victims who died at the hands of the apartheid regime.
"Although the family has accepted the handing down of the judgment, we will never be able to forget all the victims that are still waiting for their matters to be heard."
The NPA said it was committed to processing all the 135 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases prosecutors are investigating.