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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 L
| Name | Age | Description | | | LINDA, Thoko Lephinah | 31 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by IFP supporters in Ogunjini, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 16 November 1991. | References | | LINDI, Martin Sicelo | 15 | A UDF supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Zwelethemba, Worcester, Cape, on 16 August 1985, during protests in the area. One person was killed and several others were injured that day. | References | | LINDI, Nozuko | 33 | She had her house burnt down along with her possessions in an arson attack in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993 during intense political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | LINDWA, Mgangathi | | A PAC supporter who was severely assaulted after being detained, and was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on Robben Island, Cape Town, in 1964. Upon his release he was placed under house arrest for two years in Cofimvaba, Transkei. | References | | LINGWATE, Noelana | | Survived a hand grenade attack by MK operatives on the home of an ANC member in KaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Transvaal, during the night of 10/11 November 1992. Five other occupants of the house also survived. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attempted killings (AC/1997/0065; AC/1997/0066 and AC/1997/0067). | References | | LINKS, Aletta Irene | 35 | Was assaulted with batons by members of the SAP on her way back from the funeral of an unrest victim in Paballelo, Upington, Cape, on 23 November 1985. A local doctor refused to treat her open wound. | References | | LINKS, Lewellyn Neil Cornelius | 18 | Was shot and injured in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on 5 September 1989, during protests against the apartheid elections to be held the following day. Widespread clashes with police took place across Cape Town resulting in over twenty deaths and many injuries. | References | | LINKS, Themba Johnson | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP on 1 August 1985 while attending a political meeting at the Apostolic Church in Mzamomhle, Burgersdorp, Cape. | References | | LION, Matshediso Neria | | She lost her home when it was burnt down in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during community protests against a newly appointed chief. | References | | LIPHOKO, David Maluta | 23 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP on an armoured patrol of Constantia, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS) in April 1986. Mr Liphoko’s mother was shot and injured in the incident. | References | | LIPHOKO, Sophia Matseliso | 61 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP on an armoured patrol of Constantia, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), in April 1986. Her son was shot dead in the incident. | References | | LIPHOLO, Puseletso Elsie | 40 | An ANC member who was assaulted and injured by named members of the Inkatha gang in Rouxville, Orange Free State (OFS), in 1990. | References | | LISWOGA, Elleanore Matodzi | 15 | Was beaten with sjamboks by members of the Venda Police in detention at Magau, near Louis Trichardt, Transvaal, in 1990. Eleanore was returning from church when she was arrested with protesters participating in a march in the village. | References | | LITLAME, Nthabiseng Germaine | 13 | Was shot during a random shooting by members of the SAP on 11 April 1986 in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape. As a result of the shooting, she is unable to walk or stand properly. | References | | LITLHAKANYANE, Lietsiso Eckoo | 49 | A Basotoland Congress Party supporter who was intimidated by members of the SAP at his workplace and jailed at Moroka police station, Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1978. He was tortured and interrogated about the whereabouts of LRA members who had undergone military training in South Africa. | References | | LITTLE, Kathleen | | Was shot and injured when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. | References | | LITTLE, William | 42 | Was bruised, suffered trauma and bouts of depression after a bomb attack on the Department of Coloured Affairs in Durban, on 21 May 1982. He had been in the toilet when the bomb, placed by MK operatives, exploded and blew up his office, destroying furniture. | References | | LIUTLILENG, Esau | | A policeman who suffered an attempt on his life when Sharpeville police station, Johannesburg, was attacked by MK operatives, on 1 October 1989. The objective of the attack was to disarm the police and to obtain weapons for their organisation. Three policemen were apprehended and one was shot in the leg. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2000/007). | References | | LIVINGSTONE, L | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s Bar Bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least seventy four other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | LIWANE, Georgina Ma-Umfundisi | 43 | An ANC supporter and women’s activist who was arrested and detained in Robertson, Cape, on 11 June 1986. She was held for three months under emergency regulations at Pollsmoor prison, Cape Town. | References |
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