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It is understood Mr Biko died in hospital in Pretoria. The government minister of Justice and Police, James Kruger, stated that Mr Biko had been transferred 740 miles (1,191 km) from Port Elizabeth to Pretoria for medical attention following a seven-day hunger strike. Mr Biko had been in custody since 18 August when he was arrested and detained under the Terrorism Act. He is the 20th person to die in custody during the past 18 months. South African Embassy confirmed that he died from being beaten from the police.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHe died in a van that was taking him to the prison hospital.
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∙ 10y agoFirst of all its Steve Biko, he was assaulted by police and died when he was in police custody
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∙ 13y agomany say Steve Biko killed himself but the truth is Biko was beaten by south African police beat him to death and died of brain injuries . no one knows was Steve Biko innocent .
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What is the experience of apartheid according to Stephen Biko?
Stephen Bantu Biko was a noted anti-apartheid activist in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s.
Biko was involved in what protest movement?
Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa. Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa.
When did Stephen W. Meader die?
Stephen W. Meader died in 1977.
When did Stephen W. Burns die?
Stephen W. Burns died on 1990-02-20.
When did Stephen W. Pless die?
Stephen W. Pless died on 1969-07-20.
Where did Stephen bantu biko died?
Stephen Bantu Biko died in jail. He was beatened by the police in jail. SO SAD!!
What is the experience of apartheid according to Stephen Biko?
Stephen Bantu Biko was a noted anti-apartheid activist in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s.
How many children did Steve Biko have?
'''''Stephen Biko had 4 children and a wife called Mamphela ramphele'''''
Where did Stephen biko live?
Steve Biko lived in King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
When did steven biko die?
Steven Biko die from the injuries he got from the police
Biko was involved in what protest movement?
Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa. Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa.
Does Stephen biko have any brothers or sisters?
nope :p
How did biko die?
Someone claimed that a terrorist was going to see Steven Biko so they tortured Biko. Biko died at age 30.
How did Stephen Biko fight against apartheid?
Stephen Biko was a Black South African who stood up for the wellbeing of his people and was strongly opinionated. He fought for black consciousness and was aiming to inspire and encourage black pride. Unlike Mandela Biko didn't scheme to bring down the apartheid he spread his word, Biko spent his time preaching to Black South Africans. In 1977 Biko died while held in prison, his death remained in the lives of the Black South Africans and the ANC used Biko's face as a campaign for the South African non-racial election.
Did steven biko have a memorial service?
answer deos qwhen was steven biko bornwhat time did he diewhat was his apartheidture or fule.did steven biko die earydid he live happly
What Biko the greatness poem by Benjiamin Zephanimin it saying?
Biko the Greatness' by Benjiman Zephanim is an anti-apartheid poem that pays homage to slain civil rights activist, Stephen Biko. Biko was killed at the age of thirty after twenty-two hours of beatings and torture by South African police officers while in custody.
What country did Steve biko die in?
South Africa
