As the first anniversary of Steve Biko's death in detention on 12 September 1977 approached, police took into custody several of Biko's family and friends. The names reported were as follows:
Ms Nobandile MVOVO, Mxolisi MVOVO (Biko's sister and brother in law) Ms Thenjiwe MTINTSO, Jairus KGOGONG (recently released from ISA detention) Ms Thoko MPUMLWANA, Malusi MPLUMWANA (BPC workers) Ms. Nohle MOHAPI widow of Mapetla, Khaya BIKO brother Ms Pumla SIMANGA, Ms Kholeka MBILINI, Mzwakhe MBILINI, - MBILINI (in Eastern Cape) Rev. Mzwandile MAQINA, Mbuyiselo MADAKA, Clifford E. BROWN (in Port Elizabeth)
