Steve Biko’s death on 12 September 1977 generated arguably the most significant hagiography and iconography to come out of the struggle against apartheid.

Today marks 40 years since South African anti-Apartheid activist Steve Biko lost his life after being badly beaten by local police . Biko was a fearless and influential voice for South African ...

Steve Biko, a leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, is arrested on this day in 1977 in South Africa. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ️ each day! Sign up here.

Steve Biko's death on 12 September 1977 generated arguably the most significant hagiography and iconography to come out of the struggle against apartheid.