Amy Biehl

Quick Facts

Full Name	Amy Biehl
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Apr 26, 1967(1967-04-26)
Age	57
Date Of Death	1993-08-25
Birthplace	United States of America
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aries

Amy Biehl Biography

Amy Biehl is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on April 26, 1967 in United States of America, United States. Amy Elizabeth Biehl (April 26 1967 – August 25 23rd, 1993) was an American graduate of Stanford University and an Anti-Apartheid activist in South Africa who was murdered by Cape Town residents while a mob of blacks yelled anti- white slurs. Four of the men who were convicted of the murder have been pardoned by Cape Town’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

In 1998, everyone was forgiven from South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in which they acknowledged that their actions were politically motivated.

On August 25, 2010, on the 17th anniversary of Biehl’s death, a bronze plaque mounted on a stone was unveiled by the U.S. Ambassador, Donald Gips, and Biehl’s mother, Linda Biehl, at the Cape Town site where she was killed.

August 25, 2013, marked the 20th anniversary of Amy Biehl’s death and a ceremony was held at the Cape Town site where she was killed in Gugulethu.

In his acceptance speech for the Congressional Gold Medal on 23 September 1998, Nelson Mandela said:

Amy Biehl Net Worth

Amy Biehl is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Amy Biehl 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When she drove her three friends back home to the township of Gugulethu near Cape Town, on August 25 1993, the mob dragged her out of the car and beat she to the point of death. The attack on her car that she drove was one of many instances of criminality on the NY1 highway the following afternoon. A group of youngsters toyi-toyed hurled rocks at delivery trucks as well as vehicles driven by white drivers. One delivery vehicle was tipped over and ignited after which only the arrival of police prevented further destruction. There was evidence to suggest that some belongings to the passenger and her were taken.

In 1994, Biehl’s parents Linda and Peter created The Amy Biehl Foundation Trust to create and empower young people in townships in order to prevent further violence. Two of the suspects who were found guilty of her murder were employed by the foundation to support its programmes. Her parents in 1999′ were recognized with an award called the Aline The Norman Felton Award for Humanitarian Service.

According to Rex van Schalkwyk, in his 1998 book One Miracle Is Not Enough, “Supporters of the three men accused of murdering [her]… burst out laughing in the public gallery of the Supreme Court today when a witness told how the battered woman groaned in pain.” (pp. 188–89.) Four people were convicted of killing her.

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Who is Amy Biehl Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Amy Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Amy Biehl celebrates birthday on April 26 of every year.

How old was Amy Biehl when she died?

26 years (1967–1993)

When did Amy Biehl come to South Africa?

She visited South Africa in 1991 and returned in 1993 after studying international relations at Stanford University. South Africa was then on the cusp of transitioning from a racially-exclusive and authoritarian state to a democratic one.

Did Amy Biehl's killers get amnesty?

The four murderers of Amy Biehl, American Fullbright exchange student, are granted amnesty by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). They appealed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for amnesty in 1996. Their case was heard in Cape Town on 8 July 1997, with Amy’s parents attending the hearing.

What work was Amy Biehl doing in South Africa?

When young, American student, Amy Biehl, came to South Africa to work and study at UWC’s Community Law Centre , no one could have imagined that she would be brutally murdered by PAC supporters in the township of Gugulethu as she dropped her friend at home.

Who stabbed Amy Biehl?

According to the evidence of the applicants they were among those who were involved in the attack on Amy Biehl. Peni admitted throwing stones at his victim when he was three to four metres from her. Manqina stabbed her with a knife in addition to throwing stones at her.