Barbara Hogan still haunted by document that led to arrest of Neil Aggett
A list of her close acquaintances meant for the ANC in exile ended up in the hands of the security branch of the apartheid police
29 January 2020 - 17:25
Struggle stalwart and ANC member Barbara Hogan said on Wednesday the she is still haunted by a list of her “close comrades” she compiled that resulted in the arrest and subsequent death of Neil Aggett.
Aggett, a trade unionist who was championing black workers’ rights, was arrested after his name was found on the list, which ended up in the hands of security branch police. Aggett was interrogated and allegedly tortured during his 70-day incarceration. He was found hanging in his police cell at the then John Vorster Square police station in Johannesburg...
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