Bongolethu Three

Explanation
Three children were shot dead by named members of the SAP in Bongolethu, Outdshoorn, Cape, on 17 June 1985, when the police members concealed themselves inside the home of a policeman who had been attacked, and opened fire on those entering or approaching the house.

TV Series Hearing Transcripts TRC Final Report TRC Victims

Amnesty Hearing, Port Elizabeth, Day 3 (02 June 1998)

MR OLIPHANT: Mr Mhlauli was an adorable respected exemplary teacher and community leader in his community in Bongolethu. He enjoyed saying - that image he displayed all over and people really appreciated the presence of Mr Mhlauli in our area. He was a valuable asset to our town.

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Human Rights Violation Hearing, Port Elizabeth

and I told them that Sizwe has been taken by the police but I do not know why they took him. Students from D S Bethani met with other students from Bongolethu and Glentana. They all came together and went to town where Sizwe has been taken to. Before they got to town they were stopped by the ...

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