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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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STEYN, Avril Rachewell18An ANC supporter who was arrested and tortured by named policemen in Worcester, Cape, on 13 June 1979. He was charged with terrorism and damage to property and held in Worcester prison for nine months. He received a suspended sentence. He was again detained and tortured by the same policemen in 1982. References
STEYN, PJ Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty-one people were killed and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street bombing, Pretoria.References
STIENEN, Cornelia17Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). References
STIGLINGH, RoelineA member of the SAP who was injured when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Tvl, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over 20 were injured, mainly civilians. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the bombing (AC/2000/055). References
STINA, Lungile20An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Nkululeko, near Barkly East, Cape, on 10 February 1990 during a toyi-toyi demonstration celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela. References
STOFILE, Mncebisi Cecil13Was abducted, along with six other youths, by UDF supporters in Grahamstown, Cape, on 31 October 1986. The youths were all severely assaulted and tortured. One was shot and killed. One UDF supporter was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0247). References
STOK, Ndoma Ndumisa20An ANC supporter who was arrested in November 1986 in Jansenville, Cape. He was on trial for nine months during which time he was interrogated and had teargas sprayed into his face by members of the SAP. Mr Stok was imprisoned for a further three years. References
STOKES, S Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty-one people were killed and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street bombing, Pretoria.References
STOLLS, Ronnie40Was shot in the chest by members of the SAP in White City, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 25 August 1986 during the 1986 state of emergency. References
STOLS, Matthys40Was stabbed to death and then burnt by ‘necklacing’ on 4 July 1987 in Soweto, Johannesburg.References
STONA, Moeketsi Willington20Was shot by members of the SAP during protests in Aliwal North, Cape, on 22 August 1985. See Aliwal North shootings. References
STONE, Emmah Masumo24Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). References
STONE, Khutsahalo Violet35Was shot and injured when police opened fire on demonstrators in Mataleng, Barkly West, Cape, on 24 August 1990. References
STOOTMAN, DumileA PAC supporter who was killed when a booby-trapped arms cache exploded near the police barracks in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, on 11 January 1991. References
STRACHAN, Robert Harold Lundie 36Was sentenced in 1962 to six years’ imprisonment for contravening the Explosives Act. During his detention at Pretoria Central prison, he was kept in solitary confinement. In 1979 he survived two attempts made on his life and it is alleged that his name was on a hitlist of political activists.References
STREET, MableWas 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 58 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
STRYDOM, AWas 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 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128).References
STRYDOM, Monica Elizabeth24Was fatally wounded in a limpet mine explosion at the Old Mutual Centre in Durban on 1 September 1986. She took the full force of the limpet mine blast in her face and neck and died 24 days later. No political party has claimed responsibility for the bomb References
STRYDOM, WJWas injured when a limpet mine, planted by an MK operative from the ‘Dolphin Unit’, exploded at the entrance of the Railway Police Radio headquarters, Johannesburg, on 24 August 1984. Four police officers and two civilians were injured. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003).References
STUART, Joy Elaine Nomvuyo37A UDF supporter who was detained and kept in solitary confinement during protests in Graaff-Reinet, Cape, in 1985. References
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