Bergville attack

Explanation
On 20 June 1993, IFP supporters attacked ANC supporters during the launch of an ANC branch at Woodford Stadium, near Bergville, Natal. Five ANC supporters were killed. A further eight ANC supporters were killed in attacks on homes following the aborted launch. More than 50 youths were forced to flee the area.

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VILAKAZI, Bonginkosi Isaac

An IFP supporter who was killed by IFP supporters on 20 June 1993 following the launch of an ANC branch at Woodford Stadium, near Bergville, Natal. Mr Vilakazi had allegedly attended the launch meeting. See Bergville attack.

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HLONGWANE, Phakamani Joseph

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters while attending an ANC rally near Bergville, Natal, on 6 June 1993. See Bergville attack.

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GUMBI, Dolina

Was shot and injured by named IFP supporters near Bergville, Natal, during March 1992, in continuing political conflict in the area. The attack was allegedly directed at her neighbours, one of whom was killed in the attack.

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NDLOVU, Johannes

Was assaulted by IFP supporters who attacked his family home in Woodford, Bergville, Natal, in continuing political conflict on 27 February 1994. The home was burnt down in the attack.

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MBHELE, Siphiwe Lesley

An IFP supporter who was shot and severely injured at Woodford, Bergville, Natal, on 27 February 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. His friend was shot dead in the attack.

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KHUMALO, Rodney Bizzah

An ANC supporter who was stabbed and left for dead by a crowd of about two hundred IFP supporters returning from a rally in Woodford, Bergville, Natal on 16 December 1993. Two ANC members were killed and at least two others injured in the same attack. The same group of IFP supporters subsequently ...

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DLADLA, Constance Sindile

Her home was destroyed in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Bergville, Natal, during December 1991, in political conflict in the area.

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MAPHALALA, Thokozile Lesiah

Was forced to leave her home in Bergville, Natal, in February 1994 after persistent intimidation by IFP supporters because her daughter had witnessed an IFP attack in the area.

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