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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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A UDF supporter who was shot and severely injured near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, with the aid and approval of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
Was severely beaten and shot in the leg in Guguletu, Cape Town, in 1986, during political conflict between Witdoeke vigilantes from Crossroads and UDF supporters in KTC.
He lost his shack in KTC squatter camp, Cape Town, in June 1986, during an arson attack by members of the Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the support and sanction of the security forces.
Was shot and injured and lost his home and shop in an attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 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 60 people were killed and 20 000 ...
Was axed and burnt to death 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
A PAC supporter who was stabbed, hacked and left seriously injured 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 60 people were killed and ...
A UDF supporter who was shot and stabbed to death in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 10 June 1986, by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
She had her house destroyed in an arson attack 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes were burnt in the attacks.
She had her home burnt down 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 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.
... Cape Town, in 1976, during protests related to the Soweto uprising. She lost her home in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986 when it was burnt down by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the support and sanction of the security forces. Several days later she was severely beaten by police while ...
She had her home destroyed 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. Her home was again destroyed in 1987.
She lost her home in an arson attack in KTC, Nyanga, 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
her home in an arson attack in Nyanga Bush, near Crossroads, 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 ...
A UDF supporter who lost her home 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
Was severely suffocated when his home was set alight 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.
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