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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.

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Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack ...
Was shot at by members of the IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang on 12 January 1991 in Sebokeng, Tvl, at the night vigil for his brother, Christopher Nangalembe, an ANCYL member killed by the gang. Gang members threw hand grenades and fired at mourners, killing 38 people and injuring several others. ...
Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack ...
Was shot dead in the informal settlement Phola Park, Tokoza, Tvl, on 23 August 1993, allegedly by members of the SAP on patrol who opened fire, killing and injuring several people.
Was injured when AWB members detonated an explosive at the taxi rank in Westonaria, Transvaal, on 25 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Five people were killed in the blast. Six AWB members were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks.
Was killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209).
Was shot dead on 29 July 1986 when an MK unit attacked the Madeira police station, in Umtata, Transkei. At least eight people were killed in the attack, including policemen, civilians and one of the MK operatives. One MK operative applied for and was granted amnesty (AC/2000/240).
A UDF supporter who was shot and injured when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy ...
Was shot in the eye when police opened fire on a student protest march in Viljoenskroon, Orange Free State (OFS), on 19 April 1990. He was blinded in one eye as a result of his injuries. Five people were killed and six others injured in the shooting.
Was injured and suffered damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications ...
Was severely injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, 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 ...
Was severely injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, 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 ...
Was shot dead on 8 August 1993 in Izwelethu, Bophuthatswana. The area was tense following the refusal of the chief to hand over power to a new community leader. The chief mobilised his supporters and several people in the area including Tebogo were killed in the ensuing violence.
Was severely 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 ...
An ANC supporter who was shot and burnt to death on 11 September 1992, when armed gunmen attacked a number of houses believed to belong to ANC supporters at Gobandlovu, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal. Six people were killed, all members of her family, and several homes were burnt down.
An ANC supporter who had his home burnt down when armed gunmen attacked a number of homes believed to belong to ANC supporters in Gobandlovu, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 11 September 1992. Six people were killed and several houses burnt down.
Was stabbed and severely injured by members of the Chesterville A-Team in Chesterville, Durban, on 9 October 1989. Mr Ndawo was returning home from a tavern with friends when they were attacked. Two people were killed in this incident; another was severely injured.
Was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, during the Boipatong massacre on 17 June 1992. Forty-five people died and 27 others were seriously injured when IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel descended on the Boipatong community. The attack was ...
Was killed 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 unit ...
A UDF supporter who was shot and injured when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy ...
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