full_name: Xolile (Aka ‘Valdez Thabang’) Samson
firstname: Xolile (aka ‘Valdez Thabang’)
description: 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).