Inquest Into 1993 Highgate Hotel Massacre Begins in East London

Posted on January 27, 2025
by Yashmika Dukaran


After more than three decades, the long-awaited inquest into the 1993 Highgate Hotel massacre in East London is set to begin on Monday.

The attack, which left five people dead and seven others injured, remains one of South Africa’s most infamous unsolved cases. A group of gunmen stormed the hotel, opening fire indiscriminately, but their identities and motives have never been fully uncovered.

The inquest is seen as a crucial step toward establishing the truth behind the massacre. Proceedings are expected to continue for three weeks.