Boipatong massacre

Explanation
Forty-five people died and 27 others were seriously injured on 17 June 1992 when several hundred IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel launched attacks on the Boipatong community, near Vanderbijlpark, Tvl, during a period of escalating violence between the ANC and IFP in the area. Victims included at least nine children, two babies and 17 women, one of whom was pregnant. Residents were raped, hacked, stabbed, shot, beaten and disembowelled. This attack was allegedly planned and carried out with the aid of the police.

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MBATHA, Mhlopheki Jonas

Was killed on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209).

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MBATHA, Mohloki Jonas

Was shot and stabbed in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992 and died the next day. His wife and four-year-old daughter were also killed in the Boipatong massacre. The attack was carried out by IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel, allegedly aided by the police.

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MASHA, Mahuhu Dorcas

Suffered severe ill-treatment and damage to property on 17 June 1992 in the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused ...

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MTHIMKHULU, Mbuiselo Petrus

Was shot by a member of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 18 June 1992, the day after the Boipatong massacre.

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SITHOLE, Benjamin Velaphi

Was hacked and burnt to death, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 30 August 1992 in the aftermath of the Boipatong massacre.

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TSHABALALA, Rachel Moroesi

She had her house burnt down in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 25 June 1992 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters after the Boipatong massacre.

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