50 Years of Silence: The Search for Mhlambesi | The CITE View

In 1978, during the height of the liberation war, a man from Tjankwa, Plumtree, was allegedly killed by guerrillas after being accused of being a "sellout" simply for working on a white-owned farm. For 48 long years, his family was left with unanswered questions and no grave to mourn at. In this exclusive episode of The CITE View, we accompany the family back to the remote cave in Tjankwa where they recently discovered what they believe are his final remains. Joined by an expert, the team undertakes a painstaking five-hour search inside the cave to uncover more skeletal remains and piece together the tragic events of that day. We also speak directly to eyewitnesses who remember the events of 1978, bringing to light a forgotten chapter of history and giving a grieving family their first real step toward closure and justice.