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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MATISO, Sithembele

A student activist who was killed when a rubber bullet fired by a named member of the SAP hit his head in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 July 1985, during street protests following the discovery of the bodies of the Cradock Four in the Eastern Cape.

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MAYOLI, Joseph Monwabisi (aka 'Themba')

two houses in Maseru, Lesotho, on 19 December 1985. Nine people were killed in the raid, three of which were citizens of Lesotho. Mr Mayoli was from Guguletu, Cape Town. Five members of the Security Branch were granted amnesty for this killing but two, including the then Deputy Chief of the ...

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ADAMS, Zwelinzima Sidwell

Was severely beaten and shot in the leg in Guguletu, Cape Town, in 1986, during political conflict between Witdoeke vigilantes from Crossroads and UDF supporters in KTC.

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MOHAMED, Abduragmaan

A school pupil who was arrested, beaten and tortured by members of the SAP at Guguletu police station, Cape Town, in October 1976, allegedly because he was accused of involvement in arson attacks during the Soweto uprising.

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MLATSHENI, Vuyelwa Vivian

Was severely injured when a hand grenade, thrown by MK operatives at a perceived collaborators` home, exploded near her on 18 August 1985 in Guguletu, Cape Town.

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MPETA, Ernest Sikhumbuzo

had his house burnt down by CAYCO members in Guguletu, Cape Town, in March 1986, during school boycotts in the area. He was opposed to school boycotts.

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MPETA, Vivienne

She had her house burnt down by CAYCO members in Guguletu, Cape Town, in March 1986, during school boycotts in the area. He was opposed to school boycotts.

/victims/mpeta_vivienne.htm

MSHUDULU, Ntsikelelo Justice

A PAC supporter who was detained under section 29 in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 25 June 1985, and taken to Caledon Square police station where he was severely tortured by named members of the SAP. He was held for three months and was later acquitted of various charges against him.

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MRULEKANA, Julius

Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 16 December 1985, after removing burning tyres from the middle of a road in the area. He lost his sight as a result of the shooting.

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MKWANAZI, (first names not given)

A member of the SAP who was shot and killed when the vehicle he was driving was attacked by two APLA members in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 12 January 1993. One APLA member was granted amnesty (AC/1998/0103). See APLA attacks.

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DYONASE, Miemie Nomfusi Gratitude

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP who opened fire on PAC supporters and bystanders outside a PAC meeting in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 6 January 1994. A young boy was shot dead and several others injured in the shooting.

/victims/dyonase_miemie_nomfusi_gratitude.htm

MBEWU, Vuyani Edward

Was shot and blinded in one eye by members of the Railway Police in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 1 September 1985. Edward was watching his friends playing soccer when police shot at stone-throwers in the vicinity.

/victims/mbewu_vuyani_edward.htm

MBALO, Mini Agnes

Was severely beaten with sjamboks by members of the SAP in Mbekweni, Paarl, Cape, in 1986, because her grandsons were political activists. One of them, Sammy Zandisile Mjobo, was shot dead in the Guguletu Seven incident.

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MEMANI, Caroline Nanziwe Mambathane

An ANC supporter who experienced severe harassment by police after her son was shot dead in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 10 September 1980, during school and bus boycotts. Her home was raided and children arrested, the funeral was placed under restriction orders that she defied, and their home was ...

/victims/memani_caroline_nanziwe_mambathane.htm

MEMANI, Lennox Themba Kokinana

Was shot dead when Riot Police, hidden in a bus, fired birdshot at a group of youths during a bus boycott in Guguletu, Cape, on 10 September 1980.

/victims/memani_lennox_themba_kokinana.htm

GAIKA, Eurice Nomalungelo

Was shot and injured in Guguletu, Cape Town, in 1976, when members of the police opened fire on a crowd marching to demand the release of children detained during the Soweto uprising. Police gave the crowd one minute to disperse before they opened fire.

/victims/gaika_eurice_nomalungelo.htm

MEYER, Johannes

A member of the SAP who was shot and injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked by two APLA members in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 12 January 1993. See APLA attacks. One APLA member was granted amnesty (AC/1998/0103).

/victims/meyer_johannes.htm

GQUBELA, Velile Henry

Was shot and blinded in the right eye by SAP members in Guguletu, Cape Town. Mr Gqubela was riding a bicycle to work when shots were fired from a security force vehicle during the Soweto uprising.

/victims/gqubela_velile_henry.htm

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