Xolile (Aka ‘Valdez Thabang’) Samson
Xolile (aka ‘Valdez Thabang’)
An MK operative who was shot and injured during an arrest by Vlakplaas operatives and members of the SAP’s Special Task Force at Vosloorus, Transvaal , on 7 November 1988. Despite his injuries he was immediately interrogated and severely assaulted, dying shortly thereafter. Five Vlakplaas operatives, including the commander, were granted amnesty (AC/2001/146).