ZOLEKA, Mavis Lolo

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An ANC supporter who lost her home in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal on 12 May 1991. About one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and twenty five vehicles were burnt in retaliation for the expulsion of IFP supporters from Swanieville. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence.