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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NDLOVU, Mbekeni Augustine

Was shot and killed in Zola, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 22 November 1989 in a drive-by shooting during political conflict in the area. This was the forerunner of the wave of drive-by shootings that took place on the Rand in the early 1990s.

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PHALI, Zabulon Mouso

Was shot dead when a car approached and shot at the taxi he was travelling in on 11 November 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl. A number of drive-by shootings were blamed on the security forces who used these attacks to to sow terror in the community.

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MOTSITSI, Daniel

Was shot and injured on 15 April 1993 in Sebokeng, Tvl, in one of many drive-by shootings which followed the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani. Residents barricaded roads to protect themselves from attack. Mr Motsitsi and others were fired at when they came to the assistance of a victim of ...

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