cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/7567540

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1994 Bophuthatswana crisis

The Bophuthatswana Crisis highlighted the deep unpopularity of the Mangope government and the bantustan system among most of the residents.[12] It has been remembered largely for the televised execution of three Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) militants by a black police officer, Ontlametse Bernstein Menyatsoe. This proved to be a public relations disaster for the AWB and demoralised the movement, which was then intent on preserving white minority rule.

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    He then pleaded for the lives of him and his injured comrade, “Please God, help us! Get us some medical help!”, he said. In response, a police officer strolled up to the two men, pointed his R4 rifle, and fired two bullets into each men at point-blank range, firing a further two into the body of Fourie, which he then proceeded to kick in the ribs.

    Lol. Lmao even.