Vaal uprising

Explanation
a popular revolt in townships around the Vaal Triangle, Tvl, sparked by a rent increase in September 1984. Homes of policemen and councillors were burnt down and residents protested against the increase in public demonstrations and boycotts. Clashes between residents and police led to the deaths of 14 people and the injury of at least eight policemen. In response, the government launched a joint army and police operation, 'Operation Palmiet' to suppress internal unrest in the area. Over the next four months, approximately 142 people died in street battles.

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TWALA, Thabo Reuben

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 2 September 1984 during a rent boycott in the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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MABATHOANA SEKALEDI, Maria Alix

Was shot dead while hanging up washing in her backyard in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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ZONDO, Michael

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Evaton, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during protest against high rentals and unrepresentative councillors in the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising. See councillors.

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ZONDO, Rabi Moses

His house was burnt down in Evaton, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during the Vaal uprising. He was accused of being a police informer. See Vaal uprising.

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KGAFELA, Oupa

... the SAP at Vereeniging police station, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 at a time of community action against town councillors popularly known as the Vaal uprising. Mr Kgafela was walking with friends when police opened fire, killing one of them instantly. Mr Kgafela and two friends were then taken ...

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MALIEHE, Joseph Mahlomola

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott during the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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BUCIBO, Joshua Mkhulu

Was shot in the leg and stomach when residents of the Vaal Triangle embarked on a rent boycott during 1984. The boycott escalated into a full scale uprising which resulted in the deaths of numerous of town councillors. See Vaal uprising.

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MODIMOENG, Josiah Ramakgole

A UDF supporter who was abducted on 3 September 1984 from his home in Sebokeng, Transvaal, during the Vaal uprising and has not been seen since. See Vaal uprising.

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LEBEOANA, Stevenson Brown

Was killed in an unspecified manner in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during the Vaal uprising. Stevenson was on his way home from school when he saw Casspirs and started to run. His body was later found with a blue mark on his left temple. See Vaal uprisings.

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KUBHEKA, Gladys

Her house in Evaton, Transvaal, was attacked by ANC supporters in 1984 during the Vaal uprising in which councillors and their homes were targeted. See Vaal uprisings.

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CHAKANE, Jacob Rakololi

A local councillor who was killed by members of the ANC-aligned Vaal Civic Association at Sebokeng, Transvaal, in September 1984. See Vaal uprising.

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MOFOKENG, Edwin Sonny

A town council member who had his home damaged in an arson attack on 3 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Transvaal, during a rent boycott in the Vaal uprising.

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MOFOKENG, Makaya John

Was shot and injured by members of the SADF in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 September 1984, the day after a rent boycott began during the Vaal uprising. Marches and boycotts by the community in protest at high rents and poor facilitities led to a strong police presence in the area. A number of people ...

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MOFOKENG, Tsietsi Ben

Was shot and wounded by members of the SAP on 3 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during a rent boycott and campaign against local councillors during the Vaal uprising.

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LENGANTE, Puleng

Was severely beaten by members of the SADF while returning from a mass burial in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.

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KRECKIE, Loot Peter

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by alleged members of the SAP in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 13 July 1985, the day of a large funeral in the area. East Rand townships, including Katlehong, experienced intense political conflict from mid-1985. See Vaal uprising.

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LESHORO, Lydia Matsoku Marionette

She lost her home in Evaton, Transvaal, in an arson attack on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.

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MKHWANAZI, Phetetso Jeffrey

Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP on 3 September 1984 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during a rent and transport boycott. Several others were killed or injured that day during the Vaal uprising.

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MANGAYI, Steven

Was shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 September 1984 by members of the SAP avenging an injured colleague during the Vaal uprising. At the inquest, the family were told their son was killed by `mistake`.

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MATIBIDI, Phineas Nkgafeng

Was stabbed to death and his body burnt in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott, because he was suspected of being a councillor. During the Vaal uprising councillors were targeted as puppets of the apartheid state.

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