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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DINISO, Oupa

... He was subsequently released when the ANC and National Party government embarked on negotiations to bring about a new dispensation. See Vaal uprising. ...

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KHOABANE, Johannes Tlhoriso

Was shot and injuredby members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising sparked by an increase in rent and the subsequent attack and burning of councillorsâ€™ homes. See councillors.

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SEKALEDI, Nuku

Was shot dead, allegedly by SAP members, in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, in 1984 during the Vaal uprising.

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TSOTETSI, Oupa Ishmael

Was detained, tortured and beaten in Evaton, Transvaal, on 8 November 1984 during rent boycotts in the area during the Vaal uprising.

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SKOSANA, Makhazaza Paulina

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 3 September 1984 during rent boycotts in the area during the Vaal uprising.

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MOHAJANE, Ramorakane Simon

Was shot in the face by members of the SADF on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during the Vaal uprising. He spent a year in hospital and is blind as a result of his injuries.

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SELEBALO, Johannes Sontaha

Was shot in the thigh and injured in Sebokeng, Tvl, by members of the SAP on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.

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SITHOLE, Joseph

A COSAS supporter who was beaten to death by SAP members on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during protests against rent increases and local councillors which led to widespread destruction of property. This period is popularly known as the Vaal uprising.

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MACHOBANE, Mutle

Was shot dead by members of the SAP at Sharpeville, Transvaal, in September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.

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