AmaRussians

Explanation
a state-supported vigilante group opposed to the UDF and ANC. They were supported by the police and were active primarily on the mines in the OFS and on the Rand.

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KHOZA, Mdau Zebo

Was shot dead in Mandela Park, Odendaalsrus, Orange Free State (OFS), on 4 November 1990, by unidentified persons, allegedly ANC supporters, who demanded that he help them fight the AmaRussians. See AmaRussians.

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MATAFENI, Mziuvukile

Was shot dead by members of the AmaRussians in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Transvaal, in 1990 during conflict between Xhosas and Zulus in the area.

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DAKISI, Thabo Philemon

... his neighbour, who was also shot and killed by the police, believed he was being asked to help defend the area against an impending attack by the ...

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