drive-by shootings

Explanation
Between January and October 1993, 139 people were killed in drive-by shootings and attacks on taxis in communities across the East Rand. Gunmen opened fire from fast moving cars, often shooting indiscriminately at people. This strategy was adopted by the IFP and other political groupings, and was designed to sow terror in the hearts of communities. Many such attacks were directed at mourners gathered at night vigils. All the shootings were marked by repeated allegations that the police failed to respond to calls for assistance, sometimes allegedly allowing the killers to drive through townships for several hours.

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MKHABELA, Mpaniseni Godfrey

Was shot dead by IFP supporters in a drive-by shooting in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 25 July 1993. Between January and October 1993, one hundred and thirty nine people were killed in drive-by shootings.

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MLANGENI, Elias

A self-defence unit (SDU) member who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992, the eve of the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Three SDU members were killed in the same attack which was the forerunner of a spate of similar shootings in the Transvaal.

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MONKGE, Tebogo Simon

Was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 22 May 1992. Two other people died in the attack. The attack was the forerunner for a wave of such shootings in the early 1990s.

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MOTANG, Alexandra

Was shot dead by gunmen who fired at him from a passing car on 12 July 1993 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. See drive-by shootings.

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MASHELE, Agnes Mimi

Was injured when she fled and cut herself on broken glass when unidentified gunmen opened fire with AK47s from a vehicle in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 8 August 1993. Seven people were killed in this attack. See drive-by shootings.

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MARUMO, Maki Martha

Was shot and injured in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 20 September 1992 when IFP supporters tried to pull her into a car and then shot her several times. Drive-by shootings occurred often during conflict in the Vaal Triangle in the early 1990s.

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HLALELE, Thabiso Pascali

An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992 when gunmen opened fire on the taxi in which he was travelling. Random drive-by shootings and attacks on taxis were aimed at sowing terror in the Vaal communities.

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JAMA, Patric

Was shot dead in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 3 May 1992 by unidentified gunmen driving in a red minibus. Random drive-by shootings were aimed at sowing terror amongst residents of Transvaal townships.

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MAFREKA, Ramphuthing Elias

... Transvaal, on 18 April 1993 during a memorial service for assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani. Several others were killed or injured in random shootings that day. The perpetrators were allegedly IFP supporters and members of the security ...

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MAKIBINYANE, Sello Andries

A COSAS member who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 15 April 1993. Between January and October 1993, One hundred and ninety three people were killed in such shootings.

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DLAMINI, Bongani

Was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 22 June 1993. The perpetrators were IFP supporters and members of the security forces who aimed at sowing terror in the East Rand communities with random drive-by shootings.

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MOYANA, Sanangele Getrude

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 12 July 1993 in a spate of drive-by shootings that killed 14 people.

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RASELETE, Michael

Was shot and injured by gunmen in a red minibus on 3 May 1992 in Alexandra, Johannesburg, Tvl, during clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC- supporting residents. See drive-by shootings.

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SEBAKA, Stephen

Was shot and injured by gunmen in a red minibus on 3 May 1992 in Alexandra, Johannesburg, during clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. See drive-by shootings.

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SOSIBO, Tanana Johannes

Was shot and injured by IFP supporters from KwaMadala hostel in a drive-by shooting in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 6 September 1993. Between January and October 1993, 139 people died in drive-by shootings.

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TSOAELAMI, David Rantsoake

five other people were allegedly killed in this incident which took place during conflict between rival taxi associations in Katlehong. See drive-by shootings. ...

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RADEBE, Nhlanhla Ernest

... Tvl, by the occupants of a white car driving through the township. Seven people were killed that night. This was the forerunner of drive-by shootings that became a characteristic of conflict on the East Rand in later years. The perpetrators, who allegedly included members of security ...

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RABOTAPI, Dinah Sarah

Was shot in the mouth in a drive-by shooting in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 18 April 1993. This was one of a number of drive-by shootings in the area in the wake of the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani.

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MPHIRIME, Aaron Mokhele

Was shot dead on 22 May 1992 in Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Tvl, in a drive-by shooting, the forerunner of a series of such shootings in the early 1990s.

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NDABA, Nombuyiselo Selina

An ANCWL supporter who was shot and wounded in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 15 April 1993 in one of many drive-by shootings after the assassination of Chris Hani. Residents barricaded roads to protect themselves from attack. When neighbours rushed out to help Ms Ndaba, the attackers doubled back and ...

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