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In 1994 he was released along with 150 other political prisoners.
In 1994 he was released along with 150 other political prisoners.
He was scheduled to launch an application for amnesty to the Truth and Reconcilliation Commision, but withdrew it.
He was scheduled to launch an application for amnesty to the Truth and Reconcilliation Commision, but withdrew it.[http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/media/1998/9804/s980429e.htm]
He currently lives with his wife, whom he married whilst imprisoned, in Gauteng province.
He currently lives with his wife, whom he married whilst imprisoned, in Gauteng province.
Wit Wolf was the nickname ascribed to Strydom, it translates as White Wolf. Prior to the massacre in November 1988, Strydom had claimed responsibility, in the name of the White Wolves (a figment of his imagination), to have firebombed a left-wing Church and he sent death threats to State-President [[FW DeKlerk]].
Wit Wolf was the nickname ascribed to Strydom, it translates as White Wolf. Prior to the massacre in November 1988, Strydom had claimed responsibility, in the name of the White Wolves (a figment of his imagination), to have firebombed a left-wing Church and he sent death threats to State-President [[FW DeKlerk]].
==Links of interest==
*[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE5D71E3DF930A35755C0A966958260]-Terrorist or freedom fighter (New York Times article)
*[http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/media/1998/9804/s980429e.htm]-Strydom withdraws amnesty application (1998)
==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]
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]
==In popular culture==
The German band Weisse Wolfe released a song of the same name in honour of Strydom's actions.
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