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==Strijdom Square==

==Strijdom Square==

On November 15th 1988 Strydom parked his car in Prinsloo Street, central [[Pretoria]], at approximately 3 pm. He was carrying some 200 loose bullets in his pockets, as well as two extra magazines for his 9mm pistol. He was wearing a police-issue camoflage jacket and an AWB belt buckle.

On November 15, 1988 Strydom parked his car in Prinsloo Street, central [[Pretoria]], at approximately 3 pm. He was carrying some 200 loose bullets in his pockets, as well as two extra magazines for his 9mm pistol. He was wearing a police-issue camoflage jacket and an AWB belt buckle.

He made his way to Strijdom Square, where there was usually, during the afternoon, a large population of Blacks, unemployed and employed alike, it had become a favourite spot for inner-city workers. There was large numbers of people eating, talking and sleeping in the various leisure spots which were situated beside Strijdom Square.

He made his way to Strijdom Square, where there was usually, during the afternoon, a large population of Blacks, unemployed and employed alike, it had become a favourite spot for inner-city workers. There was large numbers of people eating, talking and sleeping in the various leisure spots which were situated beside Strijdom Square.

==Trial==

==Trial==

He was convicted of 8 counts of murder, 16 of attempted murder and one of pointing a firearm on May 17 1989 at the Pretoria High Court. He was sentenced to death 8 times over.

He was convicted of 8 counts of murder, 16 of attempted murder and one of pointing a firearm on May 17, 1989 at the Pretoria High Court. He was sentenced to death 8 times over.

His father said he was proud that his son had died fightfing for what he believed in.

His father said he was proud that his son had died fightfing for what he believed in.

==Similar incident==

==Similar incident==

On January 14th 2008 a 18 year old Afrikaner, named Johan Nel, allegedly shot 10 Blacks (killing 4 of them) in a racially motivated spree at Skielik township, located near to the town of Swartruggens.[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-508821/Mom-just-snapped-says-white-teen-killed-rifle-rampage-South-African-squatter-camp.html]

On January 14, 2008 a 18 year old Afrikaner, named Johan Nel, allegedly shot 10 Blacks (killing 4 of them) in a racially motivated spree at Skielik township, located near to the town of Swartruggens.[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-508821/Mom-just-snapped-says-white-teen-killed-rifle-rampage-South-African-squatter-camp.html]

He is currently undergoing pschiatric assessment at Weskoppies Hospital and will then go on trial for murder.[http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2257747,00.html]

He is currently undergoing pschiatric assessment at Weskoppies Hospital and will then go on trial for murder.[http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2257747,00.html]