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right-wing attacks

Explanation
Prior to February 1990, violations committed by members of right-wing organisations took the form of isolated attacks with a strong racist character. During the early 1990s, members of right-wing organisations, perceiving themselves to be placed under siege by the process of constitutional negotiations for a democratic dispensation, carried out a large number of attacks aimed at securing the political interests of conservative Afrikaners. Isolated racist attacks on individuals were replaced by mass demonstrations and orchestrated bombing and sabotage campaigns. Between April 1993 and May 1994, right-wing groups engaged in a range of activities to disrupt the negotiations process then underway, and later to destabilise the electoral process. Many of these acts were directed against persons perceived to be supporters and leaders of the ANC, the SACP, the UDF, the PAC and the National Party, and resulted in gross violations of human rights. Violations of a purely racial character were also carried out against black people. During the pre-election period, the AWB and other right-wing organisations engaged in a bombing campaign with the aim of derailing the electoral process. The objective of these activities was to move towards 'overthrowing' the National Party government and to establish a Boererepubliek (Boer republic) and volkstaat. Public areas such as taxi ranks, bus stops and railway stations were targeted, as were private residential and business premises of those associated with the ANC or the unfolding democratic order. State property was also targeted, especially following the announcement that the Group Areas Act was to be repealed and schools opened to all. A number of formerly 'white' schools were bombed. The campaign involved many acts of sabotage, some of which led to the loss of life.

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an ANC supporter, had his house burnt down by IFP supporters at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 20 March 1994. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
An ANC supporter whose house was burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
An ANC supporter whose house was burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
An ANC supporter whose house was burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
Was shot and killed by APLA members in an armed attack on the Sentra Hyperserve supermarket at Wesselsbron, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 July 1993. Five people were killed and four were wounded in the attack. Six APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2000/250). See APLA attacks.
A member of the SAP who was shot and seriously wounded by APLA members at a roadblock in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, during July 1993. Two APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2000/033). See APLA attacks.
Her house was burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
An ANC supporter who had his home burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by IFP supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 2 February 1992, in intense political conflict in the area. See Ekuthuleni attacks.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead in an attack by IFP supporters on 23 June 1991 in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal. See Richmond attacks.
A traffic officer who was shot dead and robbed of his firearm by APLA members in Area 6, Pimville, Transvaal, on 20 August 1991. Two APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0053). See APLA attacks.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 2 August 1992 when armed men wearing balaclavas attacked several homes in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal. See Esikhawini attacks.
Her house in KwaMashu, Durban, was burnt down by ANC supporters on 12 February 1990 in intense political conflict in the area. See Richmond Farm arson attacks.
Was shot dead by IFP supporters in a revenge attack at Table Mountain, near Pietermaritzburg, on 5 March 1993. See Table Mountain bus attacks.
His house was petrol bombed by APLA members in Ficksburg, Orange Free State (OFS), on 29 September 1992. See APLA attacks.
Her house was petrol bombed by APLA members in Ficksburg, Orange Free State (OFS), on 29 September 1992. Ms Koen was wounded by shrapnel during the attack. See APLA attacks.
Was assaulted at his home in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 14 March 1992. The community was being subjected to frequent attacks by unidentified assailants at the time. Two of his sons were also injured.
... 1993, and opened fire on staff and patrons. One person was shot dead in the attack. Three perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2000/225). See APLA attacks. ...
Was abducted by IFP supporters in Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 20 March 1994 during intense political conflict in the area. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead. See Sonkombo arson attacks.
... Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted, which resulted in the attacks on people and ...
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