Xulu vigil attack

Explanation
Thirteen people were killed on 12 January 1990 when UDF and ANC supporters, armed with knives, stones, guns and petrol, petrol-bombed a homestead in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal. The victims, who were allegedly IFP supporters, were attending a night vigil for two family members who had been killed earlier by UDF supporters. Members of the Xulu family were allegedly prominent in Inkatha. Their home was destroyed in the attack, which took place in ongoing political conflict the day after the release of Nelson Mandela. One UDF supporter was refused amnesty on the basis that the offences committed were disproportionate to any political objective.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report TRC Victims

Decision

The Xulu's and Khuzwayo's had gathered that day to mourn the death of Xulu's two sons. The family was holding a vigil at night when the attack occurred. Applicant said that this mother wanted to attend the vigil but he dissuaded her from doing so.

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Decision

of attempted murder and arson. In the evening of the 12th January 1990, the applicant led a mob of about 200 to 300 supporters to attack Dingindawo Xulu's hut with firearms and petrol bombs. Xulu, who has since deceased, managed to escape the fury of the mob but his wife was one of those that ...

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Human Rights Violation Hearing, Newcastle (10 September 1996)

... tree. And my children brought cool drink for us. At about half past five we saw a group of IFP members approaching to our house. They went into Xulu's house. Xulu is my neighbour. We sat there because we wanted to see what was going on, and then late in the evening we went inside the house. ...

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