Imbokodo (Mbokodo)

Explanation
an organisation established in 1985 by KwaNdebele's political elite to realise the KwaNdebele government's drive to incorporate the areas of Moutse and Leandra in order to make the homeland a more viable geographic and political entity. Imbokodo members carried out brutal attacks in which hundreds of ordinary residents were assaulted and killed. These attacks radicalised a previously apolitical population. 'Comrades', in turn, ruthlessly and methodically attacked suspected Imbokodo members and their families. Imbokodo members were therefore both perpetrators and victims of the violence that engulfed and nearly destroyed the homeland from mid-1995 to 1988.

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MATHEBE, Mmule

She had her home burnt down by Imbokodo members in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 1 January 1986 during conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele.

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MATHIBELA, David Butana

Was abducted from his home and severely beaten by Imbokodo vigilantes in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, in December 1985 during resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele in an attempt to force him to participate in assaults on residents. Mr Mathibela refused.

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MBEWE, Isaac

A UDF supporter who was beaten with sjamboks and knobkerries by Imbokodo vigilantes at the tribal authority in Leeuwfontein, KwaNdebele, in May 1986 during conflict over the independence of KwaNdebele.

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MASILELA, (first name not given)

Was severely beaten by members of Imbokodo in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 18 May 1980 during conflict over the incorporation of Moutse into KwaNdebele. Ms Masilela was pregnant at the time and lost her baby as a result of the beating.

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MASILELA, Boyana Jan

An ANC activist who was abducted, tortured and assaulted by Imbokodo vigilantes in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, on 18 May 1986. The abducted youths were rescued by members of the police. Three of the accused paid R50 admission of guilt fines.

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MASHILO, Speed Katishi

Was beaten with sjamboks and knobkerries by Imbokodo vigilantes at the tribal authority in Leeuwfontein, KwaNdebele, in May 1986 during conflict over KwaNdebele independence.

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MASHISHI, Fulubi Esau

Was shot dead by Imbokodo vigilantes in Tweefontein, KwaNdebele, on 12 June 1986 during were several attacks on this day on Tweefontein residents who resisted KwaNdebele independence.

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MONAMA, Samuel Semana

Was detained at the local police station and severely sjambokked in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 1 January 1986 by members of the SAP and Imbokodo vigilantes during resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele.

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