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people's war

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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.

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An IFP supporter who was shot and injured on 8 September 1991 in Tokoza, Transvaal, just days before the signing of the National Peace Accord. Mr Mthethwa was shot when about 300 members of the Hostel-dwellers` Association on their way to a peace meeting in Tokoza, Tvl, were sprayed with AK47 ...
Was stabbed and burnt to death with his brother on 16 December 1989 in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in intensifying political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. A crowd of unidentified people attacked and killed the brothers after their vehicle broke down.
Was stabbed and burnt to death with his brother on 16 December 1989 in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in intensifying political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. A crowd of unidentified people attacked and killed the brothers after their vehicle broke down.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead in KwaMashu, Durban, on 3 December 1993, when a group of IFP supporters from a hostel in Duffs Road allegedly boarded a commuter train and started attacking people.
An IFP supporter who was killed in a limpet-mine attack on the home of a well-known IFP leader in the Umbumbulu area, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 26 October 1991. The attack, which took place during a wedding ceremony, is thought to have been carried out by an ANC member. Six people were killed.
Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).
Was shot dead in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters at Mabhuyeni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 15 March 1994. Several other people were killed in this attack, which took place at a bus stop in the area.
Was severely injured when members of the Orde Boerevolk opened fire with automatic weapons on a passenger bus in Durban on 9 October 1990. Seven people were killed and 27 injured in the attack. See Putco bus attack. Amnesty was granted to two of the three applicants and refused to the leader of the ...
An Inkatha supporter who was shot and injured at his home in Mashayazafe, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 5 September 1988 in intensifying political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters. Unidentified assailants entered the house while the family was asleep. Two people, including his ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Kabasa gang and SADF in kaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Tvl, on 16 June 1986. Bethuwee was among a group of people returning from a meeting singing freedom songs.
An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by Inkatha supporters at Emagadini, KwaZulu, near Mtunzini, Natal, on 3 March 1990. Mr Mthethwa and other young people were toyi-toying and singing freedom songs when they were attacked.
Was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters at Umgababa, KwaZulu, near Durban, in Umkomaas, near Durban, on 16 March 1992. Mr Mthethwa was attacked after leaving home to look for his children, who were ANC supporters and who had been pursued by unidentified people.
Was arrested by members of the SAP in 1987 in KwaNdebele, during conflict between Imbokodo vigilantes and people opposed to KwaNdebele independence.
An ANC supporter who was abducted and severely beaten by ANC supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 14 December 1993. They questioned him about the location of his friends, who had allegedly stolen a handbag. Such internal conflict within the ANC comrades often led to the harassment of ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal, on 2 July 1993. The attackers suspected the family of giving refuge to ANC supporters. They barricaded the homestead to prevent any escapes, then hacked and shot family members. Eight people, including two children, ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal, on 2 July 1993. The attackers, who suspected the family of giving refuge to ANC supporters, barricaded the homestead to prevent any escapes, then hacked and shot family members. Eight people, including two children, ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters on in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal, 2 July 1993. The attackers, who suspected the family of giving refuge to ANC supporters, barricaded the homestead to prevent any escapes, then hacked and shot family members. Eight people, including two children, ...
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters on 2 July 1993 in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal. The attackers, who suspected the family of giving refuge to ANC supporters, barricaded the homestead to prevent any escapes, then hacked and shot family members. Eight people, including two children, ...
An ANC member who was shot by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) in Bisho, Ciskei, on 7 September 1992 during an ANC protest march to demand free political activity in Ciskei. Thirty people were killed and 200 people injured in the event which became known as the Bisho massacre. Two members ...
He lost his home in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
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