CLOSING ARGUMENTS FOR INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI INQUEST 

07 OCTOBER 2025 

CLOSING ARGUMENTS FOR INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI INQUEST 

The inquest into the death of Inkosi Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli returns to the Pietermaritzburg High Court on 13 October 2025, for the state's closing arguments. On 14 April 2025, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), through the Director of Public Prosecutions in KwaZulu-Natal, Adv. Elaine Harrison, reopened the inquest. 

During the inquest proceedings, the NPA led an array of witnesses, including South African Police (SAPS) members, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) officials, scene reconstruction and simulation experts, forensic analysts, medical experts, family members of Chief Luthuli, anti-apartheid activists, and friends of Chief Luthuli. The matter has been scheduled for the period of 13 -16 October 2025. 

Issued by: 

Natasha Ramkisson-Kara 

NPA Regional Spokesperson 

KZN Division 

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