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Witdoeke

Explanation
Separate vigilante groups in the Cape and in the OFS, both named Witdoeke because of the white scarves (witdoeke) they wore around their heads or arms. Cape - During May and June 1986, the Witdoeke in Crossroads, Cape Town, were mobilised by their pro-government leader Johnson Ngxobongwana into vigilante attacks on UDF-aligned individuals and areas. More than 66 people were killed in the two attacks and more than 60 000 were left homeless. OFS - In the OFS, the Witdoeke were an informal vigilante group operating with police support.

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Was shot dead on 19 May 1986 near Crossroads, Cape Town, 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.
A NACTU member who was shot and injured when named police officers and the Witdoeke attacked striking mineworkers in Zamdela, Sasolburg, OFS, on 2 October 1987  
Was shot and injured in June 1986 in Nyanga, Cape Town, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Nyanga, 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.
Was severely injured when hacked with axes by Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 12 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than 60 people were killed and over 20 000 ...
A UDF supporter and political activist who was one of three women abducted in January 1986 in New Crossroads, Cape Town, by Witdoeke vigilantes. She was held captive in a container in Crossroads for nearly a week without food, and her life was threatened.
She lost her home near Crossroads, Cape Town, on 18 May 1986, in an arson attack 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.
A UDF supporter who lost her home and possessions in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed ...
An ANC supporter who lost her home twice in arson attacks, once in 1983 in Crossroads, and again in 1986 in KTC, Cape Town. The second attack took place during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
Was beaten and ‘necklaced’ to death in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 20 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.
... killed by ‘necklacing’ by UDF supporters in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 20 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 ...
Was burnt to death by UDF supporters in KTC, Cape Town, on 31 December 1985, during conflict between vigilantes known variously as the ‘Fathers’ or the Witdoeke, and UDF supporters.
Was hacked and burnt to death in New Crossroads, Cape Town, on 19 March 1986, during conflict between vigilantes known variously as the ‘Fathers’ or the Witdoeke, and UDF supporters. Seven people died in the two-day clash.
She had her home burnt down 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.
An ANC supporter who lost her shack in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 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.
An ANC member who lost her home in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the attacks by Witdoeke vigilantes. Ms. Tyhulu was detained under section 29 on 6 February 1989 and severely beaten and tortured during interrogation by named police officers at Wynberg police station, Cape Town, after she ...
A member of the Witdoeke vigilantes who was hacked, stabbed and severely injured by ‘comrades’ on 20 May 1986 in Nyanga, Cape Town, during the mass destruction of UDF supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
... Town, in April 1986. He was charged with murder but was acquitted. He lost his home near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986 during the attacks by Witdoeke vigilantes. He was severely beaten and detained by police under section 29 in February 1989 and was sentenced to one year’s ...
A councillor who was burnt to death on in Guguletu, Cape Town, 26 December 1985, during clashes between UDF supporters and vigilantes known variously as the Witdoeke or the ‘Fathers’ who were associated with the councillors.
Was shot dead by named perpetrators in KTC, Cape Town, on 28 January 1986, during clashes between vigilantes known variously as the ‘Fathers’ or the Witdoeke, and UDF supporters.
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