A son of prominent South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has told the BBC the family is confident a new inquest into his death 48 years ago will lead to the prosecution of those responsible.
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, the Black Consciousness Movement founder died from a brain injury aged 30 almost a month after being arrested at a roadblock.
Police at the time said he had banged his head against a wall, but after apartheid ended in 1994, former officers admitted to assaulting him - although no one has been prosecuted.
Nkosinathi Biko, who was six when his father died, said, It's very clear in our minds as to what happened and how they killed Steve Biko, following the inaugural hearing at the High Court in Gqeberha on the 48th anniversary of his father's death.
Testimonies allege that Biko was tortured by five police officers during his detention, with calls for a democratic court to hold those responsible accountable.
The inquest comes as South Africa grapples with its apartheid legacy and a judicial inquiry into allegations of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid crimes is underway.
Biko's case was highlighted during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), yet few prosecutions have followed in the years since. His son advocates that justice is key to building a robust democracy in South Africa.
The fight for accountability continues, as the Biko family seeks closure on the matter, with the next court date set for November 12.
