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The report of the inquiry led by Justice Richard Goldstone into the shooting by the police of eighteen demonstrators in the tow
… led by Justice Richard Goldstone into the shooting by the police of eighteen demonstrators in the tow …
The government announces that units from the army and air force, as well as extra police, will be stationed in Johannesburg in
… that units from the army and air force, as well as extra police, will be stationed in Johannesburg in …
South African riot police use tear gas and whips in Soweto as unrest continue. A sweeping ban on meetings critical of the Gover
… South African riot police use tear gas and whips in Soweto as unrest continue. A …
On the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Steve Biko, police arrest sixteen people including his brother, his sister
… eve of the first anniversary of the death of Steve Biko, police arrest sixteen people including his brother, his sister …
The inquest into Dr. Aggett’s death is adjourned for the third time when police object to the use, as evidence, of a statement
… Dr. Aggett’s death is adjourned for the third time when police object to the use, as evidence, of a statement …
The schools’ boycott spreads to the Black townships and riot police are in action in Durban and Port Elizabeth. At Elsies River
… schools’ boycott spreads to the Black townships and riot police are in action in Durban and Port Elizabeth. At Elsies …
Eleven people die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for
… alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for …
At least three high school students have been shot dead by police in Guinea during a protest against a lack of teachers at thei
… At least three high school students have been shot dead by police in Guinea during a protest against a lack of teachers …
Sara van Rooyen, 25, the woman suspected of swindling her friend’s R23.7m Lotto winnings is being held in police custody after
… her friend’s R23.7m Lotto winnings is being held in police custody after …
Police find 46kg of cocaine worth R21 million in a box in the cargo section of Johannesburg International Airport. A man with a
… Police find 46kg of cocaine worth R21 million in a box in the …
Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever
… march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever …
The New Nation reports that Captain M. Hlela, state witness in the trial of six Ciskei police officers for the murder of Eric M
… Captain M. Hlela, state witness in the trial of six Ciskei police officers for the murder of Eric M …
Matthews Mapumolo, ANC member, dies in police custody after he was accosted at home in Swaziland by a group of armed men, shot,
… Matthews Mapumolo, ANC member, dies in police custody after he was accosted at home in Swaziland by …
<ul style=”list-style-type:none;”><li>a. The method in which they are conducted.</li><li>b. Need and reasons for their abolition.</li></ul></li><li>(2) Reckless use of firearms by police on unarmed Africans
… for their abolition. (2) Reckless use of firearms by police on unarmed Africans …
The Attorney-General of the Eastern Cape states that he will not prosecute any police involved in the arrest and detention of B
… of the Eastern Cape states that he will not prosecute any police involved in the arrest and detention of B …
The Security Police arrest Major A.M. Kozlov, a senior officer in the Soviet KGB, during his third visit to South Africa in 198
… The Security Police arrest Major A.M. Kozlov, a senior officer in the …
BiographyLetlapa Mphahlele
… MK also gave military training to APLA cadres. Transkei police and soldiers were another source of weapons. Mphahlele was arrested at a police roadblock in…
Document 76 - The Speakers’ Notes - A Brief Course on the Training of Organisers [Document found by the police during the Rivonia raid of 11 July 1963]
… on the Training of Organisers [Document found by the police during the Rivonia raid of 11 July 1963] Introduction … on the Training of Organisers [Document…
BiographySunny Girja Singh
… betrayed by a fellow member, who, unknown to them, was a police informer. He, together with 18 others, was arrested on 7 August 1963 in Durban and detained…
BiographyTopsy Madaka
… The Eastern Cape Divisional Commissioner of the Security Police, Col. Gerrit Erasmus decided that Siphiwo (Mthimkhulu) … bodies secretly disposed. Orders to…
BiographyGcinisizwe Sylvester Khwezi Kondile
… 1981, while he was driving Chris Hani 's vehicle, security police abducted him [7] . He was brought to the Eastern Cape , where the Eastern Cape Security…
BiographyJabulile Nyawose
… daily newspaper. The members of the cell feared that the police might discover the information about the smallholding … It later turned out that they had…
BiographyCaesarina Kona Makhoere
… it was her own father who revealed her hiding place to the police. She was arrested in October 1976 under the Terrorism Act , and held for ten months in the…
BiographyDonald James Woods
… a number of times. In 1975 Woods met the Minister of Police James ‘Jimmy’ Kruger requesting the easing of Steve … orders and as a consequence, was placed…
BiographyFrederick John Harris
… He was banned in February 1964, a few months before police moved to smash the underground ARM. While maintaining … he had joined ARM, but he was not arrested…
BiographyBishop Mmutlanyane Stanley Mogoba
… in the country. In early 1963, Mogoba was arrested by the police at his house in Mamelodi who claimed they were … and subversive literature. He was taken to…
BiographyLindiwe Nonceba Sisulu
… notorious Terrorism Act and spent 11 months in detention. Police alleged that she was in possession of funds of the … the same torture; the pain was worse…
Nikiwe Deborah Matshoba
… Terrorism Act and detained without trial until 1978. The police manacled her ankle to a big iron ball and made her … about her involvement in SASO, as an…
BiographyBasil Paul Petersen February
… 90 day detention act .Under the 90 day detention act, a police special unit called the special branch had the … that a pursuit ensued. February managed to…
BiographyAchmad Cassiem
… , during which time he was interrogated by the security police and denied access to a lawyer or his family. In 1964 … but was later released. Harassment by…