Wednesday, June 17, 1992

Boipatong massacre

The Boipatong massacre took place on the night of 17 June 1992 in the township of Boipatong, South Africa.

Armed hostel inmates shoot and hack their way through the Black township of Boipatong, leaving forty-six people dead and scores injured, including women and children.  The ANC withdraws from Codesa negotiations.

Source:  SA History Online

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