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people's war

Explanation
a popular national rebellion of both trained soldiers and ordinary civilians during the mid- to late 80s. The strategy, promoted by the ANC, involved integrating armed MK combatants with mass organisations inside South African townships, and rendering the townships ungovernable through attacks on the security forces and other representatives of the state.

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Was present when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack ...
He lost his home and possessions in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than 60 people were killed and over 20 000 homes burnt down ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 16 December 1991 by members of a balaclava group, allegedly linked to the Lingelethu West Town Council, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The attack was aimed at a local ANC Women`s League activist and left three people dead, three wounded and 40 houses burnt.
Was severely injured when a bomb, planted by AWB members, exploded at a taxi rank on the corner of Odendaal and Victoria Streets in Germiston, Transvaal, on the 25 April 1994. Ten people were killed and nine were injured in the blast. Four perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See ...
An ANC supporter who was shot and blinded in his right eye when police opened fire on people at a mass funeral in Likazi, KaNgwane on 23 March 1986.
Was burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 21 January 1993, in an attack by members of a balaclava group who shot at the family home and set it alight. Seven people including several members of the Jwambi family were killed in the attack.
Was one of eighteen people injured in a limpet mine explosion at a bus stop near the Checkers shopping complex in Silverton, Transvaal, on 4 July 1986. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/1999/0257).
Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack ...
Was killed when a pipe bomb planted by members of the AWB exploded on 25 April 1994 at a taxi rank on the corner of Blood Street and Seventh Avenue in Pretoria. Three people were killed and four injured in the blast. During the pre-election period the AWB targeted taxi ranks, bus stops and railway ...
He had his house burnt down by ANC supporters in Bushbuckridge, Lebowa, on 3 March 1986. Mr Mashigo was allegedly targeted because he was accused of killing people and selling their body parts.
A UDF supporter who was detained and tortured by members of the Lebowa Police in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 9 March 1986 during protests over incorporation into KwaNdebele. Several people were detained with him and assaulted. Others were shot at by the police and at least one person died.
An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 25 October 1990, leaving him paralysed. At least eight people were killed that day by police and supporters of the town council, during and after a mass march to express community opposition to ...
Was killed on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209).
Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and approximately one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and ...
Was shot in the eye and partially blinded by members of the SAP in Koffiefontein, Orange Free State (OFS), in 1993. Police were allegedly shooting randomly at people on the street during a student protest in the township, when Ms Masia was hit.
An ANCYL member who was arrested and severely beaten by members of the SAP on 6 December 1992 and tortured at Bethanie police station in Johannesburg, because of his role in organising the funeral of two people allegedly killed by the police.
He lost his house in Nyanga Bush, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
He lost his house in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Mathula Stands, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted incorporation which resulted in the attacks on people ...
Was stabbed in the face by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and approximately one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were ...
An ANC supporter who was burnt to death when his house was petrol-bombed by IFP-aligned Black Cats and members of the SAP in Ermelo, Transvaal, on 7 July 1991. More than twenty people died in violent conflict in the area between 1990 and 1992.
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