# The ANC says the ruling by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, confirming Chief Albert Luthuli was killed by apartheid police, restores truth, dignity, and justice to his legacy and South Africa’s history. The court overturned the apartheid-era inquest that falsely claimed Luthuli died after being hit by a train in 1967. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu commended the Luthuli family, human rights lawyers, and historians for ensuring the truth was finally uncovered:
ANC welcomes court ruling confirming Chief Albert Luthuli was killed by apartheid police [SOUND]
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