First name
James
Last name
Tyita
Date of death
24-January-1964
Location of death
Port Elizabeth
Gender
Male
Mr James Tyita died on 24 January 1964 after being detained in Port Elizabeth.He was detained under the 90-day detention law.The official cause of death was suicide by hanging.He was reportedly found in his cell hanged with his scarf.The period of detention was undisclosed.