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Police seige of COSATU headquarters

Police lay siege to the headquarters of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in central Johannesburg. Police claimed they were searching for 3 ANC members allegedly hiding in the building. The building and the surrounding area were sealed off for over 6 hours and the press denied access under emergency regulations. Johannesburg 22 April 1987. Photographer at the time did not want credit for this photograph probably for protection.

Miller, Eric

Vehicles used by police to disperse crowds

Vehicles used by the South African police to disperse crowds. The large vehicle "Raatel" in the background has portholes in the roof from where the police shoot while pursuing a fleeing crowd. The smaller vehicle in the right foreground carries a sneeze machine capable of spreading tear gas over a large area.

Matthews, Jimi

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