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people's war

Explanation
a popular national rebellion of both trained soldiers and ordinary civilians during the mid- to late 80s. The strategy, promoted by the ANC, involved integrating armed MK combatants with mass organisations inside South African townships, and rendering the townships ungovernable through attacks on the security forces and other representatives of the state.

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Was left blind in one eye after being shot by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) in Bisho, Ciskei, on 7 September 1992 during an ANC protest march to demand free political activity in Ciskei. Thirty people were killed and two hundred people were injured in what became known as the Bisho ...
An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters in Nkulu, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 13 April 1991. About twelve people were killed and twelve more were injured in attacks by IFP supporters in the area that month.
Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Mossel Bay, Cape, on 10 September 1976. Two people were shot dead by police and twenty one were injured during a day of unrest after the Soweto uprising had spread to the South Cape.
Was injured when a limpet mine exploded on a municipal bus in Gardiner Street, Durban, on 30 November 1993. The explosive was being conveyed by APLA operatives to an intended target. When it accidentally exploded, twelve people were killed, including one of the operatives. One APLA member and two ...
Was killed when AWB members detonated a car bomb in Bree Street, Johannesburg, on 24 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Seven people were killed and thirteen were injured in the blast. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks.
An Inkatha supporter who had his house burnt down by UDF supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in July 1989. More than twenty two people were killed in an upsurge of political violence in the area that month.
Was severely injured when members of the Orde Boerevolk opened fire with automatic weapons on a passenger bus in Durban on 9 October 1990. Seven people were killed and twenty seven injured in the attack. Amnesty was granted to two of the three applicants and refused to the leader of the unit ...
A civilian who was injured by PAC supporters at the Durban beachfront on 9 October 1990. The perpetrators attacked white people at random, killing one elderly person and injuring several others. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2000/144).
A civilian who was injured by PAC supporters at the Durban beachfront on 9 October 1990. The perpetrators attacked white people at random, killing one elderly person and injuring several others. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2000/144).
Was killed by Inkatha supporters during intense political violence in Woodyglen, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 13 February 1990. Ten people were killed in the fighting which lasted for a week. A former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). See Mpumalanga attacks.
Was severely injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the ...
Was stabbed to death by unidentified people in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, on 17 December 1961, during a stayaway to protest against plans by the Verwoerd government for South Africa to become a republic.
A member of the SAP who was injured when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Transvaal, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over twenty ...
Was shot and killed by APLA members in an armed attack on the Sentra Hyperserve supermarket at Wesselsbron, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 July 1993. Five people were killed and four were wounded in the attack. Six APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2000/250). See APLA attacks.
Was shot dead on January 1987 in the KwaMakhutha massacre at KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban. Thirteen people were killed, including eight children, in an attack carried out by Inkatha supporters. Two former Inkatha members were granted amnesty for their role in planning the attack ...
A UDF supporter whose house was looted and set alight on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least one hundred homes were burnt ...
Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 12 July 1993 in a drive-by shooting which left fourteen people dead.
An ANC supporter who was severely injured in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 11 September 1991, after boarding a bus which was stopped outside Mshayazafe hostel by a hostel-dweller who threw a hand grenade into the bus. Gunmen then opened fire on the crowded bus. Ms Hlatshwayo attempted to flee the bus and ...
An ANC supporter who was hacked to death by IFP supporters in Dumbe, Paulpietersburg, Natal, on 25 March 1994 while he was distributing ANC voting pamphlets. Five other people were killed in the area that day while distributing pamphlets.
An IFP supporter who was abducted, shot and hacked to death by ANC self-defence unit (SDU) members in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 7 December 1993. Eleven people were killed, nine execution-style, during conflict between the local ANCYL and SDU members. Thirteen perpetrators were refused amnesty ...
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