Vaal uprising

Explanation
a popular revolt in townships around the Vaal Triangle, Tvl, sparked by a rent increase in September 1984. Homes of policemen and councillors were burnt down and residents protested against the increase in public demonstrations and boycotts. Clashes between residents and police led to the deaths of 14 people and the injury of at least eight policemen. In response, the government launched a joint army and police operation, 'Operation Palmiet' to suppress internal unrest in the area. Over the next four months, approximately 142 people died in street battles.

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ZONDO, Michael

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Evaton, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during protest against high rentals and unrepresentative councillors in the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising. See councillors.

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ZONDO, Rabi Moses

His house was burnt down in Evaton, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during the Vaal uprising. He was accused of being a police informer. See Vaal uprising.

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TWALA, Thabo Reuben

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 2 September 1984 during a rent boycott in the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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MALIEHE, Joseph Mahlomola

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott during the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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MODIMOENG, Josiah Ramakgole

A UDF supporter who was abducted on 3 September 1984 from his home in Sebokeng, Transvaal, during the Vaal uprising and has not been seen since. See Vaal uprising.

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MABATHOANA SEKALEDI, Maria Alix

Was shot dead while hanging up washing in her backyard in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising. See Vaal uprising.

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BUCIBO, Joshua Mkhulu

Was shot in the leg and stomach when residents of the Vaal Triangle embarked on a rent boycott during 1984. The boycott escalated into a full scale uprising which resulted in the deaths of numerous of town councillors. See Vaal uprising.

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KGAFELA, Oupa

... the SAP at Vereeniging police station, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 at a time of community action against town councillors popularly known as the Vaal uprising. Mr Kgafela was walking with friends when police opened fire, killing one of them instantly. Mr Kgafela and two friends were then taken ...

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CHAKANE, Jacob Rakololi

A local councillor who was killed by members of the ANC-aligned Vaal Civic Association at Sebokeng, Transvaal, in September 1984. See Vaal uprising.

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KUBHEKA, Gladys

Her house in Evaton, Transvaal, was attacked by ANC supporters in 1984 during the Vaal uprising in which councillors and their homes were targeted. See Vaal uprisings.

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LEBEOANA, Stevenson Brown

Was killed in an unspecified manner in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984, during the Vaal uprising. Stevenson was on his way home from school when he saw Casspirs and started to run. His body was later found with a blue mark on his left temple. See Vaal uprisings.

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PHALANE, Eliah Michael

A UDF office-bearer who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott. This period of political conflict is known as the Vaal uprising.

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NAPE, Molefi Joel

Was beaten with sjamboks when members of the SAP disrupted a funeral on 23 August 1984 in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Tvl, during the Vaal uprising. Mr Nape was shot by another group of policemen as he ran away. Mr Nape spent a month in hospital recovering from his injuries.

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PULE, Ezekiel

Was shot in the stomach and in the back of the right hand on 3 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, while participating in a march during the Vaal uprising. He died three days later.

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NZUNGA, Lerole Paul

He lost his house and cars when they were burnt in Sebokeng, Tvl, in 1984 in violent conflict between local residents and councillors in the area during the Vaal uprising.

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NGUBENI, Malefetsane Frank

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during rent boycotts and protests against town councillors in the area. This period is known as the Vaal uprising.

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SEJAMOHOLO, James Mosha

Was shot and wounded by members of the SADF in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 19 September 1984 during the state of emergency following the Vaal uprising. Protest marches against high rents and poor facilitities led to a strong police presence in the area and a number of people were killed or injured ...

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PEKEUR, Lawrence

Was shot dead on 3 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during the Vaal uprising. Community marches in protest against high rents and poor facilitities led to a strong police presence and a number of people were killed or injured in the area.

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TSOTETSI, Oupa Ishmael

Was detained, tortured and beaten in Evaton, Transvaal, on 8 November 1984 during rent boycotts in the area during the Vaal uprising.

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DINISO, Oupa

... He was subsequently released when the ANC and National Party government embarked on negotiations to bring about a new dispensation. See Vaal uprising. ...

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