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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 and injured in Ermelo, Transvaal, on 14 September 1992 when he was caught in conflict between the IFP-aligned Black Cats and ANC supporters. See Black Cats.
Was killed by members of the Black Cats in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in 1991. One perpetrator, who was then a Black Cats member but later defected to the ANC, was granted amnesty for the killing (AC/98/0121).
An ANC supporter who was shot several times when members of the IFP-aligned Black Cats attacked residents in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, on 10 August 1992. See Black Cats.
An ANC executive member who disappeared from Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in March 1994 and has not been seen since. During the early 1990s, the area was embroiled in conflict between the IFP-aligned Black Cats and the ANC. See Black Cats.
A public relations officer of the Wesselton Action Committee who was severely beaten by members of the IFP-aligned Black Cats in Ermelo, Transvaal, on 23 July 1990 during a rent boycott in the area. See Black Cats.
Was stabbed to death in Ermelo, Transvaal, on 24 December 1991 during conflict between residents and IFP-aligned Black Cats. See Black Cats.
Was shot dead in Phumula, Ermelo, Transvaal, on 20 October 1993 during conflict between the IFP-aligned Black Cats and ANC supporters. See Black Cats.
Was shot and killed by members of the Black Cats at her home in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal , in 1991. The attackers sought to kill Ms Shongwe’s son, but could not find him. One perpetrator, then a member of the Black Cats, who later defected to the ANC, was granted amnesty (AC/98/0121).
Was shot and injured in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, on 29 July 1990 by IFP-aligned Black Cat gang members in clashes during a rent boycott in the area. On that day gang members were seen walking from Ermelo to Wesselton brandishing pangas. See Black Cats.
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.
Was shot and injured by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU), during a period of conflict between the Black Cats and ANC members in Wesselton, Ermelo, Tvl, in March 1992. Five SDU members were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/98/0121).
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 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 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.
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).
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 for the ...
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).
An ANC member who was shot by IFP members during political conflict between the Black Cats and ANC supporters at Thembisa, Ermelo, Eastern Tvl, on 7 October 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332).
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