self-defence units (SDUs)

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.

... 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 ...

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?

... 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 ...

MR NGHOBENI: It was an offence that had been committed by the third force and the guys that it had been committed by the self-defence units and members of uMkhonto weSizwe, that was the crime of killing people. That is why I state that my offence is politically motivated because they wanted to ...

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

23. As a result of the political conflict in the Vaal Triangle, township residents set up Self Defence Units ("SDU") to patrol and protect themselves from attacks by IFP supporters. This was in line with ANC policy elsewhere in the country. Boipatong Township and Slovo Park had SDUs that ...

... I would request families of those who lost their children, please forgive me. I did not like what happened. The members of the Self Defence Units did not like this, we are therefore applying for amnesty. We will meet with our counsel so that we can meet with the next of kin, especially ...

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

... 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.

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 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?

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

... 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 ...

... 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, ...

... 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 ...

MS PATEL: Mr Thulo, by the time of the abduction of Mr Sewasi, for how long had you been involved in the Self Defence Units, up until that stage?