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people's war

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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 injured when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Transvaal, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over twenty were injured, mainly ...
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).
A member of the SAP who was severely beaten by SAP members in August 1990 in Barkly West, Cape, after the stoning of a Municipal Police member`s house. The policeman fired shots at a group of youths stoning his house, injuring about fourteen people. Mr Makoloi also lost his right arm in a hand ...
Was shot dead by members of the IFP-aligned Toaster gang and IFP supporters in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 31 July 1993 during a raid on township residents. The conflict increased when the body of a gang leader was exhumed and allegedly burnt by township residents. Despite a peace pact signed between ...
Was killed on 14 June 1985 in a cross-border attack launched by the SADF Special Forces, together with the Security Branch, on ANC offices and houses in Gaborone, Botswana. Twelve people, including Mr Malaza`s cousin, were killed and six were wounded in the operation. Mr Malaza was a resident of ...
Was severely injured 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 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 severely injured and suffered damage to property 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 ...
Was beaten with batons and hit with guns and rifles by named SAP members at a night vigil for a political activist in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 5 July 1986 during the state of emergency. Police surrounded the tent before entering and severely beating people. Dolly and a friend regained ...
An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and tortured by members of the Lebowa Police in Motetema, Lebowa, on 9 March 1986 after he was suspected of hatching a plan to topple the Lebowa government. Mr Matlala was arrested at the funeral of an activist. At least six people were shot dead and five ...
A UDF supporter who had her house looted and set alight on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of a heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least 120 homes burnt down. One ...
Was shot by members of the CDF in front of his house in Mdantsane, Ciskei, in 1983, allegedly while he was helping people shot by the police during the Mdantsane bus boycott. See Mdantsane bus boycott.
A People`s Congress supporter who had his house in GaMatlala, Lebowa, burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala on 2 February 1980, because Mr Malete resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa.
Was shot and stabbed by armed men who boarded a Soweto-bound train at Jeppe station and began attacking as the train passed George Goch station, on 13 September 1990. The attackers killed about twenty six people and wounded forty five others. See train violence.
Was shot dead by a local supporter of the Lingelethu West Town Council on 25 October 1990. 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 the council. A named perpetrator serving a prison ...
Was injured and suffered damage to property 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 ...
An ANCYL member who was detained, severely beaten and held in solitary confinement by members of the SAP in Namakgale, Lebowa, on 16 June 1993. The ANCYL clashed with police en route to a stadium to mark the seventeenth anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Eleven other people were detained with ...
She had her home in GaMatlala, Lebowa, burnt down by supporters of chief BK Matlala in February 1980, during conflict between Chief Matlala and residents who supported the ANC-aligned People`s Congress.
Was shot by named members of the SAP in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 26 June 1986, when police randomly opened fire at people protesting for the release of Mandela and the restoration of human rights.
Was shot and killed by members of the AWB on 12 December 1993 at an illegal roadblock set up outside Ventersdorp, Transvaal. Four people, including two children, were killed in the attack. Eight AWB members were refused amnesty and one was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0045). See Rodora roadblock ...
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