We use cookies on this website. By continuing to use this site without changing your cookie settings, you agree that you are happy to accept our privacy policy and cookie policy and for us to access our cookies on your device.
Summary:The South African Prime Minister, Dr Hendrik Verwoerd, on his way to vote in the country's general election in March. In Spetember, he was stabbed to death in his place in the House of Assembly in Cape Town. His State funeral took place in Pretoria. The Parliamentary messenger accused of the murder, Demitrio Tsafendas, was found insane by the Supreme Court.
Embargoed:
Keywords:
Access Restrictions:This media cannot be downloaded as there may be copyright restrictions. Please contact us for more information
Location:SOUTH AFRICA PRETORIA
Reuters ID:LDL0010ACGWN7
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Story Text:
Copyright Holder:Reuters Archive
Copyright Notice:(c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2014. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp