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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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Her home was destroyed in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes near Crossroads, Cape Town, on 23 May 1986. Witdoeke members carried out a mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps, with the approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people died and twenty thousand homes were ...
A member of the Witdoeke vigilantes who was shot and injured in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the Witdoeke, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
She lost her home when it was burnt down by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, on 10 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 died and 20 000 homes were destroyed ...
His home and belongings were destroyed during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, on 9 June 1986. The Witdoeke were acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces.
She had her home destroyed in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes near Crossroads, Cape Town, on 17 May 1986. Witdoeke members carried out a mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps, with the approval and aid of the security forces. During the attack, Ms Dyantjie brought her six year ...
Was shot and stabbed to death by Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 10 June 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting squatter camps by the Witdoeke, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over sixty people were killed and twenty thousand homes destroyed ...
An ANC supporter who lost his home and possessions in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 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. Over 60 people were killed and ...
... clash when Crossroads residents resisted a forced removal to Khayelitsha. Ms Sigwela also lost her home in an arson attack in June 1986 in KTC when Witdoeke vigilantes destroyed UDF-supporting squatter camps, with the approval and aid of the security forces. ...
A UDF supporter who was shot and then severely hacked and beaten 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. The attack left Mr Sigwela ...
Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in June 1986 in KTC, 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 60 people died and 20 000 homes were destroyed in the attacks
An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and his house was burnt down by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 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. Over 60 people were killed and ...
He lost his home in an arson attack by members of the Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga Bush, 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.
Was severely beaten with pangas by Witdoeke vigilantes in Nyanga, Cape Town, in 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. Mr Sixhaso later became mentally disturbed.
He lost his home in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
... who was shot and injured by members of the SAP 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
She lost her home in an arson attack in KTC, Cape Town, on 11 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.
Was shot and injured in June 1986 in Nyanga, Cape Town, during the attacks on UDF-supporting squatter camps by Witdoeke vigilantes, acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. Over 60 people were killed in the attacks and 20 000 homes destroyed.
He lost his home in an arson attack by Witdoeke vigilantes in KTC, Cape Town, in 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the ...
She lost her 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes destroyed in the attacks.
Died of multiple injuries after being attacked by Witdoeke vigilantes near KTC, Cape Town, on 10 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. Over 60 people were killed and 20 000 homes ...
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