self-defence units (SDUs)

... the country in 1986 and underwent military training in Angola. He returned to South Africa during 1992 and was deployed to assist the Self Defence Units (SDU's) in the Johannesburg and East Rand areas. His commander was Colonel ...

... between the armed struggle of uMkhonto weSizwe and the ANC on the one side and the internal situation which has developed around the self defence units which is common cause I'm quite sure or is largely formed by the ANC although to an extent it was also a community initiative. So you'll ...

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

you know if he has any political affiliations? --- Yes, he is an active Cosatu organiser in Empangeni, and he's been involved with local defence units in Ngwelezana. He's clearly on the ANC side. Clare had known him for about 12 years. He wasn't a recent friend. He is Phuleng's father, but ...

MS MAKHUBELE: Would you say his death was part of the on-going violence between your organisation, that is the Self Defence Units under the ANC, and the IFP Youth League?

MR SIBEKO: Were you ever involved in any of the activities of the Self Defence Units wherein shots were fired?

... "in principle" on "the running of Stratkom projects". What was the task of the Stratkom projects? Were covert operations against Self-Defence Units part of those Stratkom projects? What about the Adult Education Consultants (AEC) - were they also part of the ...

... and the members of the Toaster Gang on one side and the ANC people living in Tembisa on the other. Consequently the ANC formed Self Defence Units to protect their supporters as well as the residents. This they did because the South African Police was perceived to be collaborating with ...

MR TANDA: To cut it short, I had a programme to train the defence unit for the PAC. I also had a programme to oversee the PAC in Cape Town so that the units doesn't get infiltrated and also receiving members of the Force and I also had to train the members of the Task Force.

... political battle between the IFP hostel dwellers and the ANC people living in the nearby township. The ANC thus formed Self Defence Units (SDU ) to protect their supporters as well as the residents. This they did because the South African Police did nothing to prevent or ...

... referred to as "the 3rd Applicant") all apply for amnesty in respect of the roles played by themselves in the establishment of Self Defence Units (SDU's) in KwaZulu Natal during the period 1990 to 1994, particularly in regard to the unlawful procurement and distribution of weapons. ...

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?

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 NGUBANE: In 1990 you heard that there were SDU's formed, Self Defence Units formed. Are you aware of the formation of the SDU's?

... the African National Congress ("ANC"). In response to a call by the ANC, Cradoya and other political organisations in Cradock formed self-defence units ("SDU") to defend the community against raids and attacks by the security forces. During these raids people in the township especially ...

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.

... 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 ...

... which was commanded by John Ngobeni. I received military training from my Commander inside the country. I confirm that I belonged to one of these units and was involved in the planning and the attack on Shingange which occurred on the 15th during 1990 and the one on the South African Defence ...

JUDGE WILSON: Well, did they not, I was interested in that and I thought the answer, answered that and I do not think, we used the money to feed ourselves when we were on duty as self-defence units.

... 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 ...