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Witdoeke

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Separate vigilante groups in the Cape and in the OFS, both named Witdoeke because of the white scarves (witdoeke) they wore around their heads or arms. Cape - During May and June 1986, the Witdoeke in Crossroads, Cape Town, were mobilised by their pro-government leader Johnson Ngxobongwana into vigilante attacks on UDF-aligned individuals and areas. More than 66 people were killed in the two attacks and more than 60 000 were left homeless. OFS - In the OFS, the Witdoeke were an informal vigilante group operating with police support.

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His home was lost in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than sixty people were killed and twenty thousand homes ...
She lost her home in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
An ANC supporter who lost his home on 9 June 1986 in KTC, Cape Town, in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed and twenty ...
A UDF supporter who was severely stabbed by Witdoeke vigilantes and also shot on 10 June 1986 in Nyanga, Cape Town, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed and twenty ...
A UDF supporter who lost her home in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Ms Galaweni’s husband was killed in the attack.
An ANC supporter who lost her shack in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986 during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
A UDF supporter who lost her home in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Ms Galaweni ’s husband was killed in the attack.
He disappeared from the home of his mother’s friend in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 17 May 1986. Sonwabile’s mother had brought him to safety during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes. He has not been seen since.
A photographer and journalist who was hacked and stabbed to death by Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 10 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps carried out by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Mr D’Ath was ...
A UDF supporter and COSATU member who lost his home in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986 during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. During these events he ...
... of an opposing committee. He lost his home in an arson attack in KTC in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security ...
Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 18 May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
He lost his home in an arson attack in June 1986 during the mass destruction of KTC informal settlement, Cape Town, by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty thousand people were killed and twenty thousand homes destroyed in the attacks.
Was shot dead on 10 June 1986 in Nyanga, Cape Town, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed and twenty thousand homes were destroyed in the attacks.
Her home was lost in an arson attack in 1983 during conflict in Crossroads, Cape Town. In June 1986 her home in KTC was destroyed by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
A member of the South African Chemical Workers Union who had his house destroyed in an attack by Witdoeke in Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 October 1987. The incident took place during a strike. Mr Magazi was detained the following day and held for four months, allegedly because of the ...
lost his home in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, in June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. More than 60 people were killed and over 20 000 homes were burnt during the attacks.
He was abducted in 1986 and severely beaten, tortured and hit with a panga on the head while being held for a week at a local informal `jail` run by Witdoeke vigilantes in Crossroads, with the approval of the security forces. The second assault left him mentally ...
He lost his home, shop and all his possessions in an arson attack in Nyanga, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting informal settlements by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
Was shot and injured during the attacks by Witdoeke vigilantes and members of the SAP in Crossroads, Cape Town, during 1986. He was again shot and injured in 1993 during conflict in Crossroads.
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