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Content
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 Q
| Name | Age | Description | | | QUNTU, Sandile Eric | 27 | A UDF supporter who was stabbed to death by AZAPO supporters during political conflict in KwaZakele, Port Elizabeth, on 4 August 1986. | References | | QUTSU, Khululekile | | A PAC member who was shot in the head by members of the SAP in Paarl, Cape, in 1960, while on his way to a PAC gathering. Mr Qutsu survived, but suffered permanent disablement. | References | | QWABA, Msetyenzelwa | 41 | He had his home in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in March 1993 in continuing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. At least 18 people were killed in political violence in Bhambayi that month, and 75 homes were burnt down. | References | | QWABAZA, Gloria Noxolo | 14 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP during protests in Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings. | References | | QWABE, Annastacia Lindani | 14 | Was shot and injured by members of the SADF during a school boycott at Lekazi Central High School in KaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Tvl, on 7 May 1991. | References | | QWABE, Babani Aaron | 20 | He disappeared in April 1986 while on his way to KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban. He was never seen again and is presumed dead. Mr Qwabe’s disappearance is believed to be related to the intense fighting at the time between Inkatha supporters and Pondo residents in the area, who were seen to be supportive of the UDF. | References | | QWABE, Bhekokwakhe Mluka | 42 | He had his house in Vukuyibambe, KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in 1990 in the course of intense conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | QWABE, Jabulani Jeffrey | 36 | Was shot dead by a named IFP supporter at Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 16 July 1992 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | QWABE, Leonard Dumisane | 35 | He had his home burnt down in Sowanjane, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, in March 1994 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | QWABE, Mzonjani Michael | | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by ANC supporters in Mshayazafe, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in February 1992. | References | | QWABE, Ndabezinhle Freeman | 18 | A non-partisan who sustained severe head injuries during violent conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 24 August 1985. | References | | QWABE, Nimrod | 28 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 17 March 1994 in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | QWABE, Zondeni | 21 | An ANC supporter who had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters on 30 June 1993. Her father’s adjacent shop was looted and burnt down in the same incident. | References | | QWALELA, Boniswa Rosemary | 34 | She had her home in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in 1993 at a time of intense political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | QWALELA, Rose Bongiwe | 36 | She had her home burnt down on 16 February 1993 in a dawn attack on the ANC stronghold of Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. Ten people were killed and 35 houses were burnt down. | References | | QWAMBE, Godfrey | | He suffered damage to property when an explosive device was thrown into his home at Tembisa, Tvl, in 1986 by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch who suspected him of supporting the ANC. One person was injured in the attack. Three Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives, including the divisional commander, and a member of an SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty (AC/2001/0062). | References | | QWATEKANA, Ndabazipheli Myekwa | 35 | An ANC member who was beaten by members of the SAP in December 1960 during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | QWELE, Alfred Zakhele | | A Transkei Defence Force (TDF) soldier who was injured during an attempted coup in Umtata, Transkei, on 22 November 1990. Seven TDF soldiers were killed and some 33 wounded. Four of the coup conspirators were granted amnesty. Six Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for providing arms for the attempted coup. An SADF Military Intelligence operative, who applied for amnesty for his role in supporting the coup, later withdrew his application (AC/2000/036; AC/2001/095 and AC/2001/199). | References | | QWENYA, Didekile Richard | | Was arrested and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island for his PAC activities in November 1963 in Cape Town. | References | | QWESHA, Sithonga Horatius | 38 | Was shot and injured by named members of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 13 September 1990. Two of his colleagues were killed and another injured in the shooting. Mr Qwesha was a taxi operator but the police shot at the vehicle alleging that they were terrorists. | References |
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