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- 1979 - 1983 (Creación)
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Extent15 files, 3 boxes
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Historia archivística
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On 21 November 1978 P Mofokeng was placed in the custody of Bekker and Sons as a parole prisoner to serve his sentence by working on their farm. On his arrival he was assaulted by Bekker and his sons. The documents contain records on the civil case, with court transcripts of Mofokeng and Bekker's cross examinations and witnesses' subpoenas and summons to give evidence about their periods of service on Bekker's farm as prison labourers. There are medical records from doctors who attended Mofekeng's injuries and those of other prisoners, statements from Mofokeng's labourers and correspondence by the LRC in gathering evidence for the case. The are also references to similar cases and historical evidence on prison labour in the Cape, Also included are inquest records relating to abuses on Bekker's farm. There are also letters indicating that some prisoners were in the process of suing the Minister of Prisons. Includes a summary of the opinion of Dr N Aggett. Also see 1.18.4.5. Sithole K. who worked for Bekker and Sons.