---
born: 1928-08-27
category: PROMIS Scandal
died: 2023-09-09
location: Mahlabathini, Natal, South Africa
summary: Chief Gatsha Buthelezi was a figure in South Africa who led 'black death
  squads' that were involved in violence against black revolutionary groups, including
  the African National Congress.
tags:
- Person
- PROMIS
---

Chief [Gatsha Buthelezi](/people/gatsha-buthelezi/) was a figure in [South Africa](/places/south-africa/) who led "black death squads" that were involved in violence against black revolutionary groups, including the [African National Congress](/organizations/african-national-congress/). This was part of an operation facilitated by the [PROMIS](/programs/promis/) software, which tracked dissidents and generated death lists. The term "Kushi kills Kushi" was used in [Israeli](/places/israel/) intelligence circles to describe these actions.[^1]

[^1]: Ben-Menashe, Ari. *Profits of War: Inside the Secret U.S.-Israeli Arms Network*. TrineDay, 1992.