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Special Report Transcript Episode 31, Section 3, Time 10:35The South African public was lead to believe that political violence in KwaZulu-Natal was historical faction fighting along tribal lines, part of the spirit and nature of the Zulu, Shaka’s children. // …and we’ll do everything to preserve the Zulu’s role which was followed by King Shaka … // The recent Truth and Reconciliation hearings on the seven-day war in KwaZulu-Natal midlands spoke of a far more sinister root to the beautiful region’s troubled past Notes: Report by Ross Douglas; Zulu men in traditional dress (with shield and assegai) with Buthelezi; Scene of seven day war; Photos: Funerals that followed 1990s: The IFP-ANC war for supremacy in KwaZulu, Natal and the PWV 279 The role of the IFP in the political violence in the early nineties is dealt with under the relevant sections of the Commission’s report. In brief, the IFP was found to the foremost perpetrator of gross human rights ... KwaZulu-Natal The IFP, KZP and the battle for supremacy in KwaZulu and Natal 186 Inkatha was found to be the foremost perpetrator of gross human rights violations in KwaZulu and Natal during the 1990s. Approximately 9 000 gross human rights violations were perpetrated by Inkatha in KwaZulu and ... 232 In Wesselton and Ermelo (Transvaal), a group called the ‘Black Cats’ engaged in violent attacks on members of the newly unbanned ANC from 1990 to 1992. Over twenty people were killed and some of its own members were killed in counter-attacks. At least one Black Cat member was killed by ... 130 The special constables were deployed to the Pietermaritzburg-based Riot Unit 8, a unit that had already gained notoriety during the latter half of the 1980s for its active collusion with Inkatha supporters in the political conflict. The unit was headed by Major Deon Terreblanche (now ... Civil conflict Violence stemming from the unbanning of the ANC 261 A number of incidents of violence occurred during celebrations to mark the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. These incidents were more common in KwaZulu areas than in Natal. Incidents directly related to Mr Mandela’s ... |
