The Truth and Reconciliation Commission found that Gwala "functioned as a self-styled ANC warlord", and that, "in calling for the killing of persons opposed to the ANC, Gwala incited his supporters to commit gross violations of human rights".
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission discovered that Gwala "acted as a self-proclaimed ANC warlord", and that, "in urging the murder of individuals opposing the ANC, Gwala incited his followers to commit severe human rights abuses".