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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter S

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SOKHELE, Petros Fannyman42Was tortured and killed by unidentified perpetrators in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in March 1993. References
SOKHELE, SimonWas beaten to death by members of the SAP in Mooi River police station, Natal. He had allegedly been detained because of his political activities. References
SOKHETYE, Maphelo46An ANC supporter who was shot dead by alleged PAC supporters in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 4 January 1994. Mr Sokhetye was attempting to restore peace among the Hlankomo people after a conflict had erupted between the ANC and PAC. References
SOKHULU, Bongumusa Archiles 23An IFP supporter who was shot and severely injured by ANC supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 10 May 1994, in political conflict on the day of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as President.References
SOKHULU, Ntombiyenkosi Elsie48She had her house at Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack on 19 December 1993 in continuing political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. References
SOKOYI, GilbertWas shot dead in Randfontein, Tvl, on 6 May 1990. References
SOKOYI, Mshiceleli Samuel50A shop owner who was shot in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 29 October 1976, while witnessing an attack on a white man during the Soweto uprising. The following day he was seriously injured when attacked, stabbed and stoned by a crowd who suspected him of giving information to the police. His possessions and vehicles were burnt. References
SOKOYI, Sandile PetrosA PAC supporter who was shot and seriously injured when members of the SAP opened fire on an anti-Pass Law protest meeting in Langa, Cape Town, on 21 March 1960. Police gunfire killed at least three people and wounded 47. References
SOKUPA, Maggie Danjiswa45A UDF activist who was beaten and survived an arson attack on her home in KTC, Cape Town, on 25 December 1985, after her husband was taken away and killed. The perpetrators were supporters of a local community councillor who had been killed the previous day by UDF supporters. References
SOKUPA, Silumko Solomon ‘Soks’ 32An ANC member from King William’s Town, Cape, who was injured in an explosion on 5 July 1979 in Maseru, Lesotho, when a parcel containing an explosive device was opened. Five other persons were injured in the incident.References
SOKUPA, Vuyani Victor24An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and detained by named members of the Ciskei Police during a period of unrest in Mdantsane, Ciskei, in 1985. References
SOKUTU, Innes Mpumelelo50Was shot and severely injured by IFP supporters at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 17 December 1992 in ongoing political conflict in the area. He is now paralysed as a result of the shooting. References
SOKUTU, Lindile Manowa A member of the Port Elizabeth Civic Association who was detained under section 29 in Port Elizabeth, on 28 October 1987, allegedly for being in possession of firearms and his involvement in the death of a number of people. Mr Sokutu was kept in solitary confinement and severely assaulted and tort u red during his detention by named members of the SAP, resulting in a damaged eye, a broken collarbone and fractured ribs. He was eventually sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment.References
SOLAINI, Ntsikelelo Wellington 43An ANC supporter who was assaulted by members of the CDF during protests at KwaMasele, near King William’s Town, Cape, on 26 December 1991.References
SOLANI, Nombuyiselo GladysWas shot dead by members of the SADF in Uitenhage, Cape, on 23 March 1985. She was on her way to the shop when the perpetrators opened fire on people in the street. She was buried with the victims of the Langa shootings. References
SOLANI, Vusumzi PatrickAn ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by members of AmaAfrika on 28 December 1989 in Uitenhage, Cape. Mr Solani had attended a meeting to promote understanding between the two organisations. References
SOLLY, Mano OlifileHe lost his home in a bomb explosion in Letsopa, Ottosdal, Tvl, on 4 February 1994. The bomb, planted by AWB members and aimed at the local ANC office, was part of an attempt by right-wing parties to derail the first democratic election of 27 April 1994. References
SOLOMON, Alfred Thembisile 27Was detained on 24 April 1985 in Molteno, Cape, during school boycotts in the area. In detention he was tortured. He was later sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment on a charge of public violence.References
SOLOMON, ArnoldWas detained by members of the Security Branch during political conflict in Uitenhage, Cape, on 28 February 1985. Charges of assault, public violence and malicious damage to property were laid against him, but withdrawn two months later. References
SOLOMON, Meshack Tekoetsile20An ANC supporter who was detained, tortured and beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police on 16 October 1992 in Kuruman, Cape. References
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