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The victims' index provides a comprehensive listing of the known victims of politically motivated crimes during the apartheid era, as identified through the TRC.
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Structure
The list provides detailed information related to personal loss, death or injury, as well as the victim's age at the time of the incident.
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TRC Victims - Letter B
| Name | Age | Description | | | BAMBO, Jan | | A private security guard who was shot and killed by four APLA operatives during an attack on police members at the Khayelitsha train station, Cape Town, in 1992. Four other private security guards were injured in the attack. Two APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0103). See APLA attacks. | References | | BAMBO, Malesela Adam | 26 | Was severely assaulted at his home and at the police station in Mahwelereng, Potgietersrus, Lebowa, on 19 April 1986, allegedly by members of the SAP. Mr Bambo was president of the Magongwa Youth League and was suspected of organising students in Mahwelereng. | References | | BAMBO, Malose Nicolus | 30 | Was shot and paralysed by members of the SAP who opened fire on mourners at a funeral in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 15 February 1986. | References | | BANANE, Botie John | 20 | Was arrested, deprived of food and repeatedly beaten with rifle-butts by Bophuthatswana Police members in Tsineng police station in Kuruman, Cape, on 26 December 1991, allegedly because he was suspected of assaulting a police officer. | References | | BANDA (first name not given) | | An ANC supporter who was severely assaulted by IFP supporters near Stanger, Natal, in September 1993. He was the brother of Wonder-boy Simphiwe Mpo Banda. | References | | BANDA, Cynthia | 43 | An ANC member who had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down on 11 June 1993 by IFP supporters, allegedly supported by members of the ISU, during fighting between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | BANDA, Fanyana Samuel | 19 | An ANC supporter and self-defence unit member who was shot dead by members of the SAP while providing security for ANC officials Joe Slovo and Cyril Ramaphosa during their visit to Katlehong, Transvaal, on 9 January 1994. | References | | BANDA, Gungqile Emson | 34 | A UDF leader who was detained on 27 June 1986 by members of the Security Police and held without trial for ten months at St Alban ’s prison, Port Elizabeth. While in detention, he was kept in solitary confinement. On his release in 1987 he was attacked by AmaAfrika supporters in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, suffering severe and permanent psychological damage as a result. | References | | BANDA, Johannes | 19 | A COSAS member who was detained and tortured at Lenyenye police station in Tzaneen, Transvaal, in April 1985. He was given electric shocks, chained to a chair and assaulted. | References | | BANDA, Khingi Edward | 39 | An IFP supporter who had his house burnt down by other IFP supporters in Bhomela, Port Shepstone, Natal, on 12 December 1991, because they felt he was not being active enough on behalf of the IFP. | References | | BANDA, Nati | | Was severely assaulted with a sjambok by named and other members of the Imbokodo vigilante group, at her home in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele, in 1986. Three other people were injured in the attack, which occurred during conflict between local residents and Imbokodo members over the incorporation of Moutse into KwaNdebele. | References | | BANDA, Richard | | Was shot dead in Matsulu, KaNgwane, on 14 June 1986, when members of the SAP opened fire on mourners returning from a funeral of a person allegedly shot by the police. | References | | BANDA, Sello Joseph | 33 | Was tortured by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Bedwang police station in Moretele 1, Bophuthatswana, in 1992. Mr Banda was accused of attempting to overthrow Chief Nawa, part of the Mangope regime, because he advocated development in his village. | References | | BANDA, Wonder-Boy Simphiwe Mpo | 21 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters near Stanger, Natal, on 9 December 1993. | References | | BANE, Saraphina | 43 | Her house was burnt down by IFP supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban on 19 February 1993 at a time of competition between ANC and IFP supporters for resources and political dominance in the area. About 35 houses were reportedly burnt down in Bhambayi in February 1993. | References | | BANGANI, June Gwadiso | | Her home in Kwelerha, near East London, was stoned and set alight by UDF supporters on 27 March 1986, because she was associated with the Kwelerha tribal authority which supported forced removals. Her three children were injured in the attack, but managed to escape. Another person who was with them was thrown into the burning house and was killed. | References | | BANGANI, K | | Was shot and wounded when ANC security guards opened fire from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and around 100 injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142). | References | | BANGANI, Kuku Dina | | His home in Kwelerha, near East London, was stoned and set alight by UDF supporters on 27 March 1986, because he was on a committee connected with the Kwelerha tribal authority which supported forced removals. Committee members were viewed as collaborators. | References | | BANGANI, Martin | | His home in Kwelerha, near East London, was stoned and set alight by UDF supporters on 27 March 1986, allegedly because his family was associated with the Kwelerha tribal authority which supported forced removals. | References | | BANGANI, Nomatana Dinah | 48 | Her house was destroyed in an arson attack by supporters of the Lingelethu West Town Council, allegedly aided by SAP members in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 20 February 1992. | References |
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