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right-wing attacksExplanation Showing 381 to 400 of 1017 First Page•Previous Page 16 •17 •18 •19 •20 •21 •22 •23 •24 Next Page•Last PageMR RICHARD: Now in and during the same period, were you aware that there were various attacks on substations and other installations in and around Durban? In 1990, that is when the attacks started to happen within the trains from members of the IFP attacking members of the train sector. Many comrades were murdered in trains. Even myself, I'm one of the victims or survivors within the train violence. Therefore we saw that it was important that we ... MR HATTINGH: And you were busy with the regular tasks of Vlakplaas, in the collection of information regarding the movements of persons who wanted to infiltrate the country to launch attacks here. What are the symptoms? How does she behave? How does she react? --- She is having panic attacks. At times she just cries for no apparent reason. At times, even when you talk to her she keeps quiet and stares at you. MR KOTZE: And the idea was that should attacks take place on houses where women and children would be, the relevant safe houses had to be defended meaningfully? The Committee is also of the opinion that the next of kin of the persons mentioned above and the persons wounded in the attacks should be declared victims in terms of Act 34 of 1995 as amended. The names of the victims are as follows:- MR LEWIN: Because there were similar attacks which followed after 1981. For instance, there was the bomb attack in Bulawayo, there was also the bomb attack in Harare where Jeremy Brickl was nearly killed. He particularly has done quite a lot of work in trying to follow-up and trace the links. Did ... MR WILLS: Now I see from your application that you got involved in what could loosely be described as military activities, when you were with the IFP, is that correct? You conducted violent attacks on various people? CHAIRPERSON: Was it not the people who took part in the pipe bomb attacks that went home? MR BOOYENS: What form did attacks on houses take, arson etc? MR NDLOVU: I also thank you, Sir. Mr Ndlovu, you have quite a history and I think it would be best if you tell us first a little bit abour yourself, your background and what actually led to all of these attacks taking place against you. In 1990, that is when the attacks started to happen within the trains from members of the IFP attacking members of the train sector. Many comrades were murdered in trains. Even myself, I'm one of the victims or survivors within the train violence. Therefore we saw that it was important that we ... MR DE KOCK: Yes, we went with quite a large Force, because aside from the MK members we could also have expected other attacks. CHAIRPERSON: Near Eshowe. I'm asking you this because we are going to see if we can obtain figures as to attacks in that area over that period. ... because the ANC were convinced that the deceased and Sitofu were informers of the IFP. They had been used by the IFP to intensify and increase the attacks on ANC members. The ANC wished to safeguard its members from being killed by the IFP. The killing of the deceased was part of the ... An armed group of more than 60 men, including the Applicants, proceeded to Towlendeni where the attacks were to be launched. The first Applicant, Gumbi was armed with a 9mm pistol, a shotgun and a spear, while the second Applicant, Zuma, was armed with a spear. ... Solomon Moroape and Derrick Skosana turned up at the applicant's house. According to him they brought their own weapons and were sent to carry out attacks on enemy agents. In this connection they mentioned the name of Johannes Shabangu as being one of them. As a result of this an attack on the ... ... to hang something on. I can criticise it for non-disclosure, I can criticise the level of full and relevant particulars, I can launch many attacks, but at least there was something on which he could give evidence. On the second applicant's application, I don't believe it's permissible ... MR KLOPPERS: The purpose was for the guerilla fighters because we acted in small groups. The guerilla fighters had to use these weapons in their attacks. what he didn't know and what he would not have done unless I was specifically involved in the incident. What I do know is that where it came to the attacks on the ANC across border and the London incident being one, I know that General Coetzee approved and allowed us and in fact commanded us to ... |