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Africa Censorship and Freedom of Expression

South Africa (Bophuthatswana): Further information: Legal concern / fear of torture / prisoners of conscience: Nathaniel Ngakantsi, Mr Modise, Pinky Mokoto, Paba Ngoganediwe and others

Nathaniel Ngakantsi was released on 18 February 1994 on Rand 100 bail. He was charged with attending and “illegal gathering”. Pinky Mohoto and Paba Ngoganediwe were released uncharged on 18 February; Mr Modise was apparently released on, or shortly after, 18 February. A fifth man also arrested...
Africa Censorship and Freedom of Expression

South Africa (Bophuthatswana): Further information: Legal concern / fear of torture / prisoners of conscience: Nathaniel Ngakantsi, and new names: Mr Modise, Pinky Mokoto, Paba Ngoganediwe and others

Bophuthatswana police have acknowledged that they are holding Nathaniel Ngakantsi, a prisoner of conscience, who was arrested following a demonstration calling for free political activity. His lawyers have paid his bail, but police have not yet brought him to court, and there is concern for his...