Phola park

Explanation
On 8 April 1992, over a hundred residents of Phola Park, Tokoza, Tvl, were severely beaten with rifle-butts by members of the SADF 32 Battalion, in Thokoza, Tvl, after an SADF member was shot and injured in the area. Two women were shot dead and at least four raped during the raid. An investigation by Justice Goldstone concluded that the soldiers had acted in a manner 'completely inconsistent with the function of a peacekeeping force' and recommended that the unit should not be used for peacekeeping duties anywhere in South Africa.

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MTOLO, (first name not given)

... in 1993. The self defence unit (SDU) members believed that Mr Mtolo, who had fled to Katlehong, was the cause of fights amongst SDU members in Phola Park, Transvaal. One SDU member was granted amnesty for this incident (AC/1999/0348). See self defence units (SDU). ...

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NCAPAYI, Kenneth

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.

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NDLOZI, Samuel

... Rand Water who was shot and injured by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) while he was travelling in a taxi past the informal settlement of Phola Park in Tokoza, Tvl, on 26 February 1992. Four people died and eight were injured in the attack. One SDU member was granted amnesty for the ...

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NOBOZA, Thembekile

Was shot dead, allegedly by members of the SAP who were demolishing shacks in Phola Park informal settlement, Tokoza, Tvl, on 11 July 1990.

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