self-defence units (SDUs)

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

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.

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 ...

... 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 ...

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.

MR SHANE: Did you have any general orders from the commanders of the Self-Defence Units to kill IFP members and informers and drivers?

... 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 ...

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.

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

... ("MK"), the military wing of the African National Congress ("ANC"). At the relevant time he was a highly placed MK operative and commander of units inside the country. He also worked closely with Lieutenant-General Siphiwe Nyanda, a former MK member and presently the Chief of the South ...

... 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 ...

MR SIBANYONI: Now you, the people who were patrolling, were you structured in a form of self defence units or it was just people who volunteered from the community to patrol?

MR WESSELS: Was there any other way that you could get hold of firearms for use by the self-defence units?

MS MKHIZE: You said they formed an SDU unit, you mean the Self Defence Units?

DR RANDERA: Thabo I just want to go back to that time, you said when you came off the taxi, I think you mentioned the name Oupa, Oupa met you and said you are on duty tonight. Were you part of the self defence units in that time?

MR RICHARD: Now as in this particular situation it was obviously perfectly permissable to attack, to use the words, the army and police and so-called defence units?

MS NHLAYISI: Were you a member of the SDUs, that is the Self Defence Units in Thokoza?

... wing of the African National Congress (ANC), the applicant infiltrated South Africa in 1985. In 1990 he assisted in setting up the Self - Defence Units (SDUs) in order to defend the communities, mostly supporters and/or members of the ANC. With him he brought an unknown amount of firearms ...

MR SHANE: Can you tell the Committee as to your membership of the Self-Defence Units, what type of member were you?

... 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 ...