LETLHOGONOLO GABORONE
What surprises me about this letter is that it is not signed but I will read it to you.   It is written under the African National Congress' letterheads.  It is being addressed to comrade J Nthlantla, who was head of the National Intelligence Services at Shell House in Johannesburg.   It was dated the 2nd of September 1981.
 It reads as follows:  
"Comrade Joe Nthlantla, we refer you back to the matter of Joe Mabilo.  We have been approached by the family of the abovementioned, wanting to know the circumstances, surrounding the death of this comrade.  According to Mr Libilo, who is the brother to Derrick, a cadre of our movement, he
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first heard that Derrick is dead around 1983.  And the actual date is not known.  All that is known is that he died in detention by our Security Department.  Kindly furnish the family with the details, surrounding the death of this comrade.   You may suggest to the leadership who should brief the family.  I am thanking you in advance.  Yours in struggle,  Chris Hani, MK, Chief of Staff."