Issued by: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Thirteen Inkatha Freedom Party members will appear before the Amnesty Committee of the TRC next week for their role in the attack and killing of Boipatong residents on June 17 1990.
On this evening, about 200 men armed with automatic rifles and other weapons from Kwamadala hostel attacked the Boipatong township. Residents were hacked, stabbed, shot, beaten and disembowelled.
The Boipating massacre in which 46 people lost their lives nearly scuttled peace negotiations between former National Party leader FW de Klerk and the ANC.
The partly heard matter will be heard over a two week period, from January 18 to 29 at the Iscor Recreational Club in Vanderbijlpark.
The hearing was first heard on July 6 1998 at the Sebokeng College of Education. The applications of Victor Mthandeni Mthembu, Vincent Khanyile, Mhlupheki Shabangu and Jack Mbele were heard during two hearing periods July 6 to 14 and August 11 to 14 1998.
During this time, the amnesty application of Andries Nosenga was introduced to the panel. The applicant is seeking amnesty for his alleged involvement in the Boipatong massacre amongst others.
Zuko Mapoma will lead evidence during the hearing.
For more information call Mbulelo Sompetha at 082 452 7870.