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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 J
| Name | Age | Description | | | JOHNSON, Wana | | An iKongo leader who was shot dead by members of the SADF on 6 June 1960 in the Ngquza Hill massacre in Flagstaff, Transkei. He was hoisting a white flag at Ngquza Hill as a sign of peace during a community meeting when police opened fire on the crowd. This took place during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | JOJI, Nothemba | 3 | Was shot and blinded in one eye by named members of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 28 August 1985, in widespread unrest on the day of the Pollsmoor march. | References | | JOKA, Ngeba Andrew ‘Mzala’ | | Was shot dead by a named Special Constable in Hanover, Cape, on 14 November 1987, while arguing with friends outside the constable’s home. | References | | JOKAZI, Viela Getrude | 50 | Was injured when a hand grenade exploded in a bus transporting workers in Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 28 September 1992, during a labour dispute between striking COSATU-aligned Food and Allied Workers' Union (FAWU) workers and non-striking IFP-aligned United Workers' Union of South Africa (UWUSA) workers. This caused violent conflict between July and December 1992. One person was killed and thirteen others were injured in the attack. | References | | JOKWANA, Walda | 21 | Was beaten and arrested by members of the SAP on 18 March 1985 in Pearston, Cape, and detained without trial in Graaff - Reinet. While in detention he was tortured to force him to sign a statement. After being held for a month he was charged with public violence and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. | References | | JOKWENI, Tryphina ‘Mboxela’ | 62 | Jokweni, an ANC supporter, ran a safehouse for MK cadres in Umlazi, Durban, until she was detained and tortured by named members of the SAP in Amanzimtoti, near Durban, in April 1987. On 24 April 1987 Security Police members from Vlakplaas and Durban killed three MK operatives in a shoot-out at Ms Jokweni’s home, damaging her house. | References | | JOLOZA, Nkosiyomzi Christopher | 29 | A National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) member who was detained, severely assaulted and tortured by named SAP members in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State in 1987. This occurred at a time of violent clashes in the area between union members and vigilantes allegedly hired by mine management to attack perceived UDF supporters. | References | | JOMBILE, Mnikiswa | 28 | He had his house destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, during 1993, in intense political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | JOMOSE, Xolani | | A member of the UDF-supporting AmaButho who was shot dead by members of the SADF in Port Elizabeth on 24 May 1985 during political conflict. | References | | JONAS, Frederick | 19 | A PAC supporter who was detained by members of the SAP on 14 April 1963 in King William’s Town, Cape, and held for twelve months during which he was tortured. Mr Jonas was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for his involvement in a PAC attack on the King William’s Town police station. | References | | JONAS, Maqibo Ivan | 36 | Was severely assaulted by named members of the SAP in Swartkopsdam, Port Elizabeth, on 3 February 1986, during clashes between UDF and AZAPO members in the area. | References | | JONAS, Mbulelo Michael | 23 | A PAC supporter who was hacked to death by UDF supporters at KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, in May 1990 during consumer boycotts and political conflict in the area. | References | | JONAS, Zolile | 23 | Was shot in the leg by members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) in Bisho, Ciskei, on 7 September 1992 during an ANC protest march to demand free political activity in Ciskei. Thirty people were killed and two hundred people were injured in what became known as the Bisho massacre. Two members of the former CDF were refused amnesty for the shooting (AC/2000/122). | References | | JONATHAN, Sihombiso | 49 | An IFP supporter who was severely burnt when his house at Richmond Farm, near KwaMashu, Durban, was petrol bombed, allegedly by Amasinyora vigilantes, on 11 December 1993. See Richmond Farm arson attacks. | References | | JONES, Ali | | Was shot by AWB members in Tshing, Ventersdorp, Transvaal on 9 August 1991. The AWB was opposed to the political changes taking place in the country. | References | | JONES, Johannes | 22 | A SAYCO member who died two days after he was shot in the chest by a named SAP member in Robertson, Cape, on 2 July 1990. The shooting occurred during a campaign by residents of Boland townships to protest continuing apartheid practices. | References | | JONES, Nancy Sanuse | | Her house and belongings were burnt in an arson attack at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, during intense conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the early 1990s. | References | | JONES, Peter Cyril | | A senior member of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) who was detained, together with Steven Biko, on 18 August 1977, and subsequently interrogated and assaulted by members of the Port Elizabeth Security Branch. Mr Jones was held for seventeen months and banned on his release. One member of the Port Elizabeth Security Branch was granted amnesty for assaulting Mr Jones (AC/1998/0114 and AC/1999/0020). | References | | JONES, Richard William | 38 | Was severely injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | JONGA, Elliot Mbulelo | | Was shot dead by a named Municipal Policeman in Paballelo, Upington, Cape, on 31 December 1985. The policeman opened fire on people he believed to be responsible for stoning his house. | References |
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