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Vaal uprising

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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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Was shot and injuredby members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising sparked by an increase in rent and the subsequent attack and burning of councillors’ homes. See councillors.
A member of the Sebokeng Administration, had his home damaged in an arson attack in Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Transvaal , on 6 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising. A number of councillors’ houses were burnt during a rent boycott in the area.
She died after teargas was fired into her home by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984. The incident occurred during a rent boycott and protests against local councillors in the Vaal uprising.
Was shot and killed by a member of the SAP on 23 September 1984 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, during a rent boycott and a campaing for the resignation of illegitimate councillors. This period of violent conflict is popularly known as the Vaal uprising.
Was shot in the thigh and injured in Sebokeng, Tvl, by members of the SAP on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.
A COSAS supporter who was beaten to death by SAP members on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during protests against rent increases and local councillors which led to widespread destruction of property. This period is popularly known as the Vaal uprising.
Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 3 September 1984 during rent boycotts in the area during the Vaal uprising.
Was shot dead, allegedly by SAP members, in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, in 1984 during the Vaal uprising.
Was shot in the face by members of the SADF on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during the Vaal uprising. He spent a year in hospital and is blind as a result of his injuries.
Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during community action against town councillors in the Vaal uprising. He was allegedly walking with his brother and two friends when police opened fire, killing him and wounding his brother in the cheek.
Was shot dead by members of the SAP at Sharpeville, Transvaal, in September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.
Was shot in the cheek by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during community action against town councillors in the Vaal uprising. He was allegedly walking with his brother and two friends when police opened fire killing his brother. Sekgonyane and his friends were ...
Was shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 September 1984 by members of the SAP avenging an injured colleague during the Vaal uprising. At the inquest, the family were told their son was killed by `mistake`.
Was shot dead by members of the SAP while watching a protest march in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott in which schools and the houses of ex-councillors were burnt and shops were looted. See Vaal uprising.
She lost her home in Evaton, Transvaal, in an arson attack on 3 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.
A councillor whose house was destroyed in an arson attack in Sebokeng, Transvaal, in January 1984 during a rent boycott. Councillors were seen as legitimate targets in the struggle against apartheid institutions. See Vaal uprising.
An ANC supporter who was shot dead by alleged members of the SAP in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 13 July 1985, the day of a large funeral in the area. East Rand townships, including Katlehong, experienced intense political conflict from mid-1985. See Vaal uprising.
Was severely beaten by members of the SADF while returning from a mass burial in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 September 1984 during the Vaal uprising.
Was stabbed to death and his body burnt in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott, because he was suspected of being a councillor. During the Vaal uprising councillors were targeted as puppets of the apartheid state.
A UDF supporter who was shot and injured in his right leg by a named community councillor in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott. See Vaal uprising.
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