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Interior of the office in John Vorster Square showing the chair that Mojo Mabelane allegedly used to climb onto the window ledge

South African Police Service (SAPS)1977

South African History Archive (SAHA)

South African History Archive (SAHA)
Johannesburg, South Africa

This black and white photograph shows the interior of the office in John Vorster Square where Mojo Mabelane allegedly climbed onto the window ledge. He plunged to his death from the 10th floor of John Vorster Square on 15 February 1977. This photograph is included in "Between Life and Death: Stories from John Vorster Square" - a DVD produced as part of this project. Included in SAHA online exhibition - 'Between Life and Death: Stories from John Vorster Square', 2012.

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  • Title: Interior of the office in John Vorster Square showing the chair that Mojo Mabelane allegedly used to climb onto the window ledge
  • Creator: South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • Date: 1977
  • Physical Dimensions: Access copy - jpg
  • Subject Keywords: Death in detention, John Vorster Square - JVS, Mojo Mabelane, South African Police Service - SAPS, Sunday Times Heritage Project - STHP
  • Type: Photograph
  • Coverage: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Copyright: South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • Collection: SAHA collection AL3282
South African History Archive (SAHA)

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