drive-by shootings

Explanation
Between January and October 1993, 139 people were killed in drive-by shootings and attacks on taxis in communities across the East Rand. Gunmen opened fire from fast moving cars, often shooting indiscriminately at people. This strategy was adopted by the IFP and other political groupings, and was designed to sow terror in the hearts of communities. Many such attacks were directed at mourners gathered at night vigils. All the shootings were marked by repeated allegations that the police failed to respond to calls for assistance, sometimes allegedly allowing the killers to drive through townships for several hours.

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MLANGENI, Elias

A self-defence unit (SDU) member who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992, the eve of the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Three SDU members were killed in the same attack which was the forerunner of a spate of similar shootings in the Transvaal.

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MKHABELA, Mpaniseni Godfrey

Was shot dead by IFP supporters in a drive-by shooting in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 25 July 1993. Between January and October 1993, one hundred and thirty nine people were killed in drive-by shootings.

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DLAMINI, Bongani

Was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 22 June 1993. The perpetrators were IFP supporters and members of the security forces who aimed at sowing terror in the East Rand communities with random drive-by shootings.

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