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Guguletu Seven

Explanation
On 3 March 1986 seven men aged between 16 and 23 were shot dead in a field at Guguletu, Cape Town. Police claimed that the victims were known 'terrorists' and had been killed during a legitimate anti-terrorist operation. A magistrate at two inquests made the same finding. The Commission's investigation into the incident revealed an extensive cover-up by the security forces involved in the incident. Security Branch members from Cape Town and Vlakplaas infiltrated askaris into a group of seven activists, planned an ambush of police personnel to lure the youths into a trap, then killed them. Two Security Branch members from Vlakplaas were granted amnesty.

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Was left permanently disabled when he was shot by named Riot Police members near a burning bottle store in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 August 1985, in the aftermath of the Pollsmoor march held the previous day.
Was shot and severely injured by a named member of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 18 August 1985, during student protests that erupted after the killing of the Cradock Four.
Was severely injured when he was shot by members of the SAP in August 1976, in Guguletu, Cape Town, during the Soweto uprising.
A PAC supporter and Rastafarian who was severely tortured by SAP members while in detention in Goodwood and Bishop Lavis police stations, Cape Town, on 3 March 1986. The police thought he had information about the Guguletu Seven. He was charged, but the case was later dismissed.
Was killed by a member of the SAP during political conflict in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 9 February 1991. He died of his injuries in hospital.
A CAYCO member who was shot in the leg in KTC, Cape Town, in 1986. Booysen was one of several CAYCO members arrested in October 1986 and tortured by named SAP members while in detention at the Guguletu police station, Cape Town.
Was shot dead by a named member of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 6 January 1994. Simphiwo was with other children watching police helicopters approaching a PAC meeting when police opened fire. Several others were injured in the shooting.
Was shot and injured in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 October 1976, during the Soweto uprising.
An ANC member from Guguletu, Cape Town, who was detained in 1960 and again in 1963. After his 1963 detention he was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment on Robben Island but was released in 1965 on appeal. He was placed under house arrest for five years. He was again detained in 1977 and tortured ...
An MK operative who was shot dead by askaris and members of the Eastern Cape Security Police, on 22 February 1990 in Guguletu, Cape Town. A hand grenade was then planted on Mr Baloi in order to justify his killing.
Was severely beaten by members of the SAP who burst into her home while on patrol in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 2 October 1985. She and her two teenage granddaughters were sjambokked.
Was detained in Nyanga, Cape Town, and severely tortured at the Guguletu police station on 26 July 1986, for his alleged involvement in ‘people’s courts’. He was held for fourteen days at Victor Verster prison, Paarl, Cape. During his detention he was taken by police to a beach and tortured ...
A councillor who was burnt to death on in Guguletu, Cape Town, 26 December 1985, during clashes between UDF supporters and vigilantes known variously as the Witdoeke or the ‘Fathers’ who were associated with the councillors.
A local squatter leader and MK operative who was detained and tortured by named policemen in Guguletu, Cape Town, in April 1986. He was charged with murder but was acquitted. He lost his home near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986 during the attacks by Witdoeke vigilantes. He was severely beaten ...
Was shot and injured in Guguletu, Cape Town, in April 1987, by SAP members during a demonstration at ID Mkhize High School.
Was shot dead by a named member of the SAP who opened fire on protestors from an unmarked vehicle in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 16 September 1976. A two day stayaway on 15 and 16 September saw widespread protests and at least eleven deaths in Cape Town.
Was shot dead by a named member of the SAP who opened fire on protesters from an unmarked vehicle in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 16 September 1976, during a two-day stayaway in which at least eleven people died.
A community councillor who was beaten and burnt to death on 24 December 1985 in Guguletu, Cape Town, by a crowd of UDF supporters attending a funeral of a young unrest victim. Mr Siqaza was attacked as he drove by the angry crowd. His home was later set alight.
An US Fulbright Scholar who was stoned and stabbed to death by a group of PASO supporters in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 25 August 1993, as she was driving friends to their home. The crowd was returning from a PASO meeting addressed by PAC leadership, and was stoning vehicles. Four perpetrators were ...
A shop owner who was shot in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 October 1976, while witnessing an attack on a white man during the Soweto uprising. The following day he was seriously injured when attacked, stabbed and stoned by a crowd who suspected him of giving information to the police. His possessions ...
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