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Special Report Transcript Episode 29, Section 3, Time 14:00Who was to blame for the slaughter in Bisho in September 1992? Two months ago the Truth Commission tried to establish this but key witnesses like Ciskei dictator Oupa Gqozo did not testify. The Truth Commission held a new session on Bisho this week to try and get closer to the truth. But the National Party blamed the ANC, who blamed the Ciskei Defence Force, who blamed Oupa Gqozo, who blamed everyone but himself. And the Truth Commissioners in an unprecedented and controversial manner heaped scorn on all the witnesses. Notes: Max du Preez References select each tab to search for references Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report TRC Victims GlossaryOn 7 September 1992, the ANC, SACP and COSATU organised a march from King William's Town to the Ciskei capital of Bisho to demand free political activity in the homeland and the removal of then military ruler of the Ciskei, Brigadier Oupa Gqozo. Protesters had been prohibited by court order from ... |