Municipal Police

Explanation
The Municipal Police force was created to defend black local authorities in townships across the country and to bolster the security forces' efforts to deal with the climate of 'ungovernability' that had gripped the country in the mid-1980s. Approximately 14 000 Municipal Police officers were recruited, trained and deployed in urban and rural towns across the country where unrest was strongest. They rapidly became associated with violations both on and off duty. Between April 1988 and August 1987, Municipal Police members had been charged with crimes including murder, robbery, assault, theft and rape. Known also as 'greenflies', 'greenbeans' or ' amaTshaka ', the Municipal Police were attached to the local authorities, initially falling under the Department of Constitutional Development. In 1989 they were incorporated into the SAP.

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DAY, Mina

Was severely beaten by members of the SAP and Municipal Police in her home in Ashton, Cape, on 15 June 1986, while trying to stop the assault and arrest of her son. She was then detained for three months under emergency regulations. See police brutality.

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MTAMZELI,Toto Lulamile Albert

A UDF supporter who was shot dead by a member of the Municipal Police on 27 July 1985 at the beginning of the state of emergency in Port Elizabeth. Two other people were killed by the police in this incident.

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MTHETHWA, Zizwe Abednigo

A member of the Municipal Police who suffered an attempt on his life when he was shot at by MK operatives whilst travelling in a police vehicle at Meadowlands hostel, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 21 May 1988. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/157).

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LAMANI, Kholisile Headman

A UDF supporter who was shot by members of the Municipal Police in Grahamstown, Cape, on 8 December 1985. Police had implicated Mr Lamani in an attack on councillors’ houses in the area. See councillors.

/victims/lamani_kholisile_headman.htm

LONDON, Wessel ‘Vira’

Was shot and severel y injured by a named member of the Municipal Police in Ashton, Cape, on 23 May 1986, when police opened fire on mourners attending the restricted funeral of an activist.

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NHLANZI, Solomon Zakhele

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by named members of the Municipal Police in KwaGuga, near Witbank, Transvaal, on 12 December 1986. At the time, students were fighting for the abolition of corporal punishment and the introduction of Student Representative Councils.

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NKUMNDA, Masango Nimrod

A member of the Municipal Police who was shot dead by MK operatives in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 20 January 1989. One other policeman and a civilian were also shot dead, and another policeman was injured in the attack. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0246).

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NGXABANE, Mandla Aubrey

Was shot in the back by members of the Municipal Police in Makupula Street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, at midnight on 30 September 1985 during the state of emergency and curfew. He is partially paralysed and confined to a wheelchair as a result of the shooting.

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NKONDE, Solomon Khethomthandayo

Was shot dead by members of the Municipal Police in Lebohang, Leandra, Tvl, on 5 January 1987 during conflict over forced removals in the area

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NDZIWENI, Mthuthuzeli

A sergeant in the Municipal Police who was stabbed and stoned to death by a named perpetrator during political conflict in Adelaide, Cape, on 27 July 1986.

/victims/ndziweni_mthuthuzeli.htm

NDAWONDE, Simon Thembinkosi

A member of the SAP who was injured in a hand grenade explosion at a Municipal Police training centre in Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 21 April 1987. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/195).

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NANA, Desmond

An ANC member who was shot dead by a member of the Municipal Police in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Cape, in 1991, allegedly because he failed to produce his identity document.

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MTSHALI, Eugene Zakhele

Was shot dead by members of the Municipal Police in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 10 May 1986. The youth were discussing a strategy for defending the community against the vigilante Kabasa Gang, allegedly linked to the SAP, when the perpetrators disrupted the meeting and killed three people.

/victims/mtshali_eugene_zakhele.htm

MSOKI, Nqweniso Charles

Was shot and severely injured by a named member of the Municipal Police in Zolani, Ashton, Cape, on 25 December 1986. The shooting left Mr Msoki with permanent physical disabilities.

/victims/msoki_nqweniso_charles.htm

NDOTSHAYISA, Norita Regina

Was severely beaten by members of the Municipal Police during protests in Soweto, Port Elizabeth, on 24 September 1985

/victims/ndotshayisa_norita_regina.htm

NGAMLANA, Sicelo Alfred

Was severely injured when he was beaten and shot by members of the Municipal Police in KwaZakele, Port Elizabeth, in 1985 during a curfew permitted by the emergency regulations. Mr Ngamlana suffered permanent injuries.

/victims/ngamlana_sicelo_alfred.htm

NGOBENI, Veka Peter

A member of the SAP who was injured in a hand grenade explosion at a Municipal Police training centre in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 21 April 1987. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/195).

/victims/ngobeni_veka_peter.htm

NGOATO, Frank Jabulani

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NGIDLA, Nkosiyabo David

Was stabbed by members of the Municipal Police on 11 March 1985 in Fort Beaufort, Cape.

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NGUBENI, Amos M

Was one of six policemen injured when MK operatives opened fire on their patrol van in front of the Lindela hostel, Katlehong, Transvaal, on 12 October 1988. He was a member of the Municipal Police. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0294).

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