Chapter 2: The Nature and Character of Vigilantes in Kwazulu-Natal
… COSATU, vigilantes became linked to different parties. The IFP had the "Amabutho", or warriors 18 . It was believed that … of vigilante activities. It was another issue that the IFP exploited. In urban townships and informal settlements, … From the start it fell under the control of an IFP warlord 22 , Thomas Shabalala. Land was annexed in a …