MOVHE, Violet

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She died when she was assaulted with sticks and stones by a large crowd of community residents at Manavhela, Venda, on 8 February 1990. She was accused of using witchcraft to hinder the work of political activists in the area. At a meeting, residents resolved to force her to leave the area, but killed Ms Movhe while confronting her. Three ANC supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2000/094).