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Special Report Transcript Episode 53, Section 2, Time 04:12We know that in the resistance to apartheid the last decade or two boys as young as ten became activists. When violent conflict started between supporters of the ANC and the IFP in the townships east of Johannesburg in the early 1990s teenagers played a central role. This is the story of playful teenagers who became serious soldiers, the story of the Tambo Slovo self defence unit of Tokoza. Notes: Max du Preez East Rand: Violations committed by SDUs and other ANC members 449 Violent conflict started in late 1990 in the townships of East Rand, when the ANC suspended the armed struggle, and the IFP was established as a political party and set up branches in hostels in various Reef townships. 450 Many ... Psychological effects of exposure to gross human rights violations 88 Political and community violence characteristically expose children and adolescents to suffering long after the event. Whilst many are able to recover with the support of friends, family and community; others may suffer ... |