Queenstown shootings

Explanation
On 17 November 1985, members of the SAP in Queenstown, Cape, disrupted a residents' meeting at the Nonzwakazi Methodist Church in Mlungisi township, and opened fire. In the ensuing conflict between police and residents, at least 11 people were shot dead and many were severely injured. The dead were buried at a mass funeral in Mlungisi township on 13 December 1985.

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NGCANA, Lizo

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 17 November 1985 while attending a meeting at the Nonzwakazi Methodist Church in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape. See Queenstown shootings.

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ZAMELA, Nosipho

Was ‘necklaced’ to death by street committee members on 8 December 1985 in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape. She was suspected of being an informer at the time of the build-up to the funeral of those killed in the Queenstown shootings. The perpetrators were arrested and charged.

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NDABAMBI, Zandisile

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP while attending a meeting at the Nonzwakazi Methodist Church in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape, on 17 November 1985. See Queenstown shootings.

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NDABAMBI, Bandile

Was shot by members of the SAP while attending a meeting at the Nonzwakazi Methodist Church in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape, on 17 November 1985. See Queenstown shootings.

/victims/ndabambi_bandile.htm

DASTILE, Fikile

Was shot dead by members of the SAP at a meeting in the Nonzwakazi Methodist Church at Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape, on 17 November 1985. See Queenstown shootings.

/victims/dastile_fikile.htm

MNYANDEKI, Pelose James

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BATYI, Vuyisile

... killing at least 11 people and injuring many more. On 27 November, Mr Batyi was arrested while in hospital and charged with public violence. See Queenstown ...

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