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Witdoeke

Explanation
Separate vigilante groups in the Cape and in the OFS, both named Witdoeke because of the white scarves (witdoeke) they wore around their heads or arms. Cape - During May and June 1986, the Witdoeke in Crossroads, Cape Town, were mobilised by their pro-government leader Johnson Ngxobongwana into vigilante attacks on UDF-aligned individuals and areas. More than 66 people were killed in the two attacks and more than 60 000 were left homeless. OFS - In the OFS, the Witdoeke were an informal vigilante group operating with police support.

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She lost her home in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than sixty people were killed and over twenty thousand homes were ...
Her home in KTC, Cape, was destroyed during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes in June 1986, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
Her home was destroyed in an arson attack on 9 June 1986 in KTC, Cape Town, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
His home was burnt down on 9 June 1986 during the mass destruction of KTC squatter camp in Cape Town by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people died and twenty thousand homes were destroyed in the attacks.
A CAYCO member who was abducted from a vehicle by Witdoeke vigilantes at an informal roadblock at Crossroads, Cape Town, on 24 May 1986. Mr Dyabuza and a friend were then beaten and stabbed to death.
Her home in KTC, near Guguletu, Cape Town, was destroyed on 10 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people died and twenty thousand homes were destroyed in the ...
Had his home destroyed in an arson attack by UDF supporters in 1986 during conflict between Witdoeke vigilantes and UDF supporters in and around Crossroads, Cape Town.
A CAYCO member who was abducted from a vehicle by Witdoeke vigilantes at an informal roadblock in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 24 May 1986. Mr Finye and a friend were then beaten and stabbed to death.
A UDF supporter who was shot dead in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed and twenty thousand homes destroyed in the ...
A supporter of Witdoeke vigilante leader Johnson Ngxobongwana who lost his home when it was burnt down in Crossroads, Cape Town, in 1990, by supporters of Jeffrey Nongwe, a former Witdoek member who had changed allegiance to the ANC.
A former Witdoeke vigilante leader whose home was destroyed both in 1987 and 1990 in arson attacks launched by his former political allies in Crossroads and Khayelitsha, Cape Town, respectively. He was shot and injured in the 1987 attack. He was also the target of a shooting attack on his ...
His home and belongings were destroyed in an arson attack in Nyanga Extension, near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
A NACTU member who was severely injured when named police officers and Witdoeke attacked striking mineworkers at Zamdela, Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS) on 2 October 1987. He died in police custody shortly after the attack.
He lost his home and possessions in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than 60 people were killed and over 20 000 homes burnt down ...
... who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 10 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
He had his house destroyed in an arson attack in Crossroads, Cape Town, in April 1983. His house was again destroyed by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps.
Was hacked to death in New Crossroads, Cape Town, on 19 March 1986, during clashes between vigilantes known variously as the `Fathers` or the Witdoeke, and UDF supporters. Seven people died in the two-day clash.
Was shot dead in KTC, Cape Town, on 11 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 17 May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps near Crossroads by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the support and sanction of the security forces.
He had his home burnt down in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
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