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Black Cats

Explanation
a gang of IFP-aligned vigilantes that conducted attacks on ANC members, principally in Wesselton and Ermelo, Eastern Transvaal, from 1990 to 1992. The gang, which received military training from Inkatha at the Mkuze camp in KwaZulu Natal in the early1990s, was supported by certain community councillors, Caprivi trainees and members of the SAP.

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Was shot in the left knee by IFP-aligned Black Cats outside shops in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, on 28 August 1991, in retaliation for the earlier killing of the gang`s leader.
Was injured in a hand grenade attack on his home by members of the IFP-aligned Black Cats in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, on 30 July 1991. He was allegedly killed in retaliation for the killing of a gang member during conflict in the area.
... security guard was shot dead and another shot and injured. The SDU members, who sought to seize guns at the site, were engaged in clashes with the Black Cats in Ermelo, Transvaal. Two SDU members were granted amnesty (AC/19998/0121). See self-defence units ...
An ANC supporter who was stabbed by members of the IFP-supporting Black Cats in July 1990 in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal.
Was attacked by IFP members during political conflict between the Black Cats and the ANC at Wesselton, Eastern Tvl, in 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332).
Was stabbed to death by members of the Black Cats on 12 April 1992 in Wesselton, Transvaal. She was allegedly killed because her son left the IFP for the ANC.
Was shot in the leg and injured by a named member of the IFP-aligned Black Cats in June 1990 in Wesselton, Ermelo, Tvl, during political conflict.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by a member of the SAP in Ermelo, Transvaal, on 5 August 1990. Police were accused of assisting the IFP-aligned Black Cats gang, which was terrorising the neighbourhood and killing ANC supporters.
Was shot and injured by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in an attack on the leader of the Black Cats in Wesselton, Ermelo, Tvl, in July 1991. Five SDU members were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/98/0121).
Was shot dead by a member of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) during political conflict between the Black Cats and ANC supporters in Ethandakukhanya, Piet Retief, Transvaal, in 1992. The SDU member was granted amnesty for the incident (AC/98/0121).
Was shot and injured by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in an attack on the leader of the Black Cats in Wesselton, Ermelo, Tvl, in July 1991. Five SDU members were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/98/0121).
Was shot dead by members of the Inkatha-supporting Black Cats while standing on the pavement at Phumula Section, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 24 July 1990, during a rent boycott in the township.
A leader of the Black Cats who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in July 1991. Several other people were injured in the incident. Five SDU members were granted amnesty (AC/98/0121). See self defence units (SDU).
A leader of the Black Cats who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) during a period of conflict in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in March 1992. Mr Ngwenya’s wife was killed and his sister-in-law injured in the attack. Five SDU members were granted amnesty for the incident ...
... security guard was shot dead and two others were tied up. The SDU members, who sought to seize guns at the site, were engaged in clashes with the Black Cats in Ermelo, Transvaal.Two SDU members were granted amnesty (AC/19998/0121). ...
Was killed in 1992 by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) during political conflict between the Black Cats gang and the ANC in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal. One SDU member was granted amnesty for the killing (AC/1998/0121).
Was shot and stabbed to death by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in his hospital bed in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in August 1992. Mr Nhlabathi was allegedly involved with the Black Cats. Two SDU members were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/98/0121).
Was shot and wounded when Inkatha-aligned Black Cats attacked his home in Ermelo, Tvl, in 1987, during a clash between members of the gang and UDF supporters in the area. His son, aged 14, was also wounded.
A member of the IFP Women’s League and the wife of a leader of the Black Cats who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in March 1992. Her husband was also killed and her sister injured in the attack. Five SDU members were granted amnesty ...
Was shot and wounded when Inkatha-aligned Black Cats attacked his family’s home in Ermelo, Transvaal, in 1987, during a clash between members of the gang and UDF supporters in the area. His father was also wounded.
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