people's war

Explanation
a popular national rebellion of both trained soldiers and ordinary civilians during the mid- to late 80s. The strategy, promoted by the ANC, involved integrating armed MK combatants with mass organisations inside South African townships, and rendering the townships ungovernable through attacks on the security forces and other representatives of the state.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report TRC Victims

Showing 1001 to 1003 of 1003

First Page•Previous Page 43 •44 •45 •46 •47 •48 •49 •50 •51

Human Rights Violation Hearing, Worcester, Day 1 (24 June 1996)

In 1985 it was a very-very difficult time for many people. The township was besieged, search lights were shining in the streets, foot patrols, people weren’t allowed to come in and out - it was a very difficult time. Perhaps you can tell us what happened to your son during those circumstances.

/documents/hrvtrans/worcester/56176.htm

Decision

Shabangu testified that he was an ANC Youth League supporter. He did not have personal knowledge of the deceased but he was aware of the rumours that the deceased was an informer. He stated that he was present at the ANC Youth League meeting which was held at a school where they also spoke ...

/documents/decisions/59409.htm

Decision

The first applicant testified that he had been trained as an MK Soldier, both inside and outside South Africa and that at the time of the incidents under discussion he was the Commander of the second applicant and other members of an ANC cell which had been created in the Newcastle area. First ...

/documents/decisions/59092.htm

Showing 1001 to 1003 of 1003

First Page•Previous Page 43 •44 •45 •46 •47 •48 •49 •50 •51

About the SABC	Contact Us	Jobs
Advertise	Disclaimer	Site Map