KGAFELA, Oupa

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Was beaten by members of the SAP at Vereeniging police station, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 at a time of community action against town councillors popularly known as the Vaal uprising. Mr Kgafela was walking with friends when police opened fire, killing one of them instantly. Mr Kgafela and two friends were then taken to Vereeniging police station and assaulted. See Vaal uprising.