Gengeshe

Explanation
In April 1992, IFP supporters carried out a series of arson attacks on houses in Gengeshe, Richmond, Natal. Most of the victims identified themselves as ANC supporters. Many of the attacks were described as revenge attacks for the earlier killing of an IFP supporter; some seemed to be related to an IFP membership recruitment drive. One man was injured and a number of houses were set alight.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report TRC Victims

Volume 3, Chapter 3

... place on local farms. 353 On 26 March 1992, nine IFP supporters were killed, several others injured and many homes burnt down in an attack on the Gengeshe community. Two ANC supporters, Mr Mandlenkosi Tommy Phoswa [AM3641/96] and Mr Mafuka Anthony Nzimande [AM3095/96], were granted amnesty in ...

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Volume 6, Chapter 2

... infiltrated the area and at the moment, I will say, we have reconciled in the are a . People at Patene and Richmond have reconciled and even at Gengeshe and I would like to see peace in this area, because we are not enemies, but the organisations made us to be enemies. Although I lost my son ...

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