How the hunger strike of ’89 helped bring freedom

The strike by political prisoners at Diepkloof, which ended 35 years ago, marked a watershed in pushing the regime into talks

18 February 2024 - 00:00

By Katishi Masemola

The strike by political prisoners at Diepkloof, which ended 35 years ago, marked a watershed in pushing the regime into talks, writes Katishi Masemola.

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