Aliwal North shootings

Explanation
On 22 August 1985, clashes between students and police in Aliwal North, Cape, resulted in the death of at least one person, a student leader and activist. The following day, over 24 people were killed when police, standing on top of a building in Dukathole township, opened fire on protesting youths. Chaos followed in the township with arson attacks and further clashes between youth and police. The shootings were followed by detentions, and in May 1986, 23 people were charged with public violence related to the August 1985 events. Inquests subsequently found nobody criminally liable for the deaths.

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RAMASHALA, Scholar Lethetsa

Was shot dead by members of the SAP during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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QWABAZA, Gloria Noxolo

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP during protests in Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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QHENA, Lipuo Primrose

Was shot by members of the SAP on 22 August 1985 in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, while she was playing with her friends in the street. See Aliwal North shootings.

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RAMASHALA, Scholar Lethetsa

Was shot dead by members of the SAP during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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STONA, Moeketsi Willington

Was shot by members of the SAP during protests in Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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DIAL, Fuzile ‘Breakdown’

Was shot dead by members of the SAP during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North Shootings.

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TSHIKILA, Msokoli Apollo

A UDF supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP during protests in Aliwal North, Cape, on 23 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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PHAKISI, David

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Boiketlong, Aliwal North, Cape, while on his way to a political meeting on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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MTSHEKETSHE, Pumla

Was shot dead by members of the SAP while participating in a demonstration at Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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KHOSI, Mantahli Anestacia

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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JIZA, Thobeka Sylvia

Was shot by members of the SAP during a protest in Aliwal North, Cape, in 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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GCINISA, Richard

An ANC supporter who was shot in the head with rubber bullets by members of the SAP during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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MANTUTLE, Imameleng Lorraine

Was shot by members of the SADF at Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 21 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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MATHISO, Joseph Sana

Was shot with birdshot by members of the security forces during protests in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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MTSHEKETSHE, Nomonde

Was shot dead by members of the SAP while participating in a demonstration at Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings.

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MATHISO, Mbuyiselo James

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the security forces on 23 August 1985 during political conflict in Aliwal North, Cape. See Aliwal North shootings.

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BHILISHO, Mzingisi

A student leader who was shot dead by a named SAP member on 21 August 1985 during political conflict between youth and police in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape. See Aliwal North shootings.

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