self-defence units (SDUs)

... between 1990 and 1993. In other cases amnesty is being sought for acts of robbery of arms and money to organise logistics for the ANC Self Defence Units (SDU's) which were formed to defend its members against Black Cats and the IFP ...

The applicant applies for amnesty in respect of the role she played in Operation Vula and in the establishment of or assistance rendered to Self-Defence Units.

person, but then he has been entrusted with this duty on the ground to make sure that there is peace. He says he was involved with the Self Defence Units and the ANC except that the Self-Defence Unit was formed and the purpose for which it was formed, what the would have been the purpose for it ...

MR SIBANYONI: Yes, thank you, Mr Chairman. Mr Armoed, you said the NYD self defence units were formed were to protect the community. I want to know from you, to protect the community from whom?

MR PATEL: We've also heard evidence that you were a member of one of the self defence units, is that correct?

... they pursued at the time was to render assistance in the conflict torn Kathlehong where, Nkuna had told them, the ANC's Self Defence Units were protecting the community against their Inkatha Freedom Party opponents. The Applicants trusted Nkuna, and bona fide believed that they ...

... to defend those people from attacks by other groupings. It was explained that it was necessary to establish what is now known as self defence units because and in particular the police were not helping to resolve the situation at all. The area of Tokoza was no exception and essentially, ...

... the 25th of November 1998. This is a sitting of the Amnesty Committee in regard to the applications of members of the Thokoza Self Defence Units. The panel is as before and Advocate Steenkamp appears for the Commission as the Leader of ...

that day and exchanged the jewellery for two firearms. The money found in the jewellery box was used for the sustenance of members of their Defence Units. We are satisfied there was no personal gain. We are accordingly satisfied that all three applicants are entitled to amnesty in respect of ...

MR STRYDOM: Were you happy with the policing which was done by the Self Defence Units?

MR MAPOMA: Thank you sir. Are you aware at all that the Self-Defence Units were falling under the political control of the ANC?

MR MANYAMALA: Let me explain that our chairman knew about the existence of the self-defence units but I would not agree or disagree that he knew or not about certain things because we fed information or reported to Sinamela.

... him with a Stechkin pistol and ammunition.  Applicant was instructed to participate in the military training of members of the Self-Defence Units ("SDU") in Tembisa, which he duly did.  Applicant reported to Thwala and Radebe in regard to the SDU training.  During this time, Applicant ...

Hugh. We thank you Mr Xaba. I believe that if you can give us the, Hoko's address and try to find out as to whether at that time the, this defence units which you were a member, who was the leader at that time and, again, your incident was taken to the higher offices, that is the responsibility ...

... with the full knowledge of the police forces and at times with their help. Our communities, together with the ANC, decided to form Self Defence Units, that is SDUs, in order to protect our ...

... the political intimidation and murderous assaults that were meted out on them and residents in general. Residents of the area set up Self-Defence Units ("SDUs") to protect themselves. Money was collected and weapons were purchased to repel the attacks. There were attacks and counter-attacks ...

MR MHLABA: So is it your case, Mr Motlokoa, that in killing the deceased, Peacock Tsosane, you were furthering the interests of your political organisation and ensuring the smooth operation of the Self Defence Units?

JUDGE PILLAY: One of the applications for amnesty you make is in respect of possession of firearms that you produced and supplied to members of the self-defence Units in Gauteng. Do you know where these arms came from?

Under the guidance of the ANC the occupants of ANC strongholds established Self Defence Units ("SDU" 's) to protect their areas. These SDU's were armed and they engaged in battles with IFP supporters.

We as members of the defence units resolved that our community, being an ANC stronghold, should be defended by all means necessary even if it meant the ultimate sacrifice of our lives but there was one impediment, namely the absence of our means to secure arms and ammunition to protect our ...