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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 SI
| Name | Age | Description | | | SIMANGO, Khangela Thomas | 32 | Was tortured by named members of the SAP in 1993 in Louis Trichardt, Tvl. Mr Simango was detained and tortured by police because they believed he orchestrated community resistance against their forced removal from Chikota to Vleifontein. | References | | SIMANI, Goodman (aka ‘Khaya’) | 33 | An MK operative who had returned from exile, who died after being shot by named members of the SAP in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 9 April 1993. Mr Simani was walking in the street at night when he was shot. | References | | SIMAYILE, Code | 46 | Was detained in Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS) on 11 July 1986 and held for six months under emergency regulations. In detention, he was severely assaulted and tortured by members of the SAP. Mr Simayile had been involved in a protracted strike at Karbochem in Sasolburg, and police accused him of politicising a labour dispute. | References | | SIMAYILE, David Nkosivumile | 25 | An ANC supporter who was shot and fatally wounded in the chest by KwaZulu Police members and Inkatha supporters in Durban North on 9 February 1986, allegedly in a targeted killing. | References | | SIMBINE, Jeronimo Vicente | 22 | A Mozambican citizen who was abducted from his home in Namaacha, Mozambique, by SADF Special Forces members on 23 August 1982. He was taken to Phalaborwa army base where, after severe interrogation and torture, he agreed to become a member of the SADF. Prior to this abduction, the SADF had raided and bombed Namaacha because they suspected the village of housing ANC members in transit. During this raid, two Mozambican and one Portugese citizen were killed. Mr Simbine escaped after three years and, upon his return home, was detained by the Mozambican authorities for six months. | References | | SIMELA, Namkoni Selinah | 47 | She had her home burnt down on 16 June 1986 in Mathyzensloop, KwaNdebele, during a night vigil for ‘comrades’ killed by Imbokodo vigilantes and KwaNdebele Defence Force members. Mathyzensloop residents reportedly fled to the hills to escape the violence. | References | | SIMELANE Sbusiso Carol | 19 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and axed to death by unidentified people at a taxi rank in Pietermaritzburg during ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters on 3 February 1993. Three others were killed; he was the only survivor. | References | | SIMELANE, Allison Msuvukela | 42 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead in an attack on his home in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 10 July 1992, in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. The attackers reportedly wanted guns, which they believed the family had received from Ulundi. His wife was severely beaten during the attack. | References | | SIMELANE, Bheki | 19 | Was shot dead in Katlehong, Tvl, on 2 February 1992 during conflict between hostel-dwellers and residents. Hostel-dwellers were allegedly coerced into IFP membership, and relations between residents and hostel-dwellers became increasingly strained. | References | | SIMELANE, Bhekuyise Simon | 29 | An ANC supporter who was stoned and stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 13 March 1994, in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SIMELANE, Buti Peter | | Was stabbed and shot to death by IFP supporters in Dube, Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 8 September 1991. The perpetrators were returning from a funeral at the Jabulani stadium in Soweto. | References | | SIMELANE, Eunice | 53 | An IFP supporter who was severely beaten in an attack on her home in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 10 July 1992, in ongoing conflict between the ANC and IFP. The attackers reportedly wanted guns, which they believed the family had received from Ulundi. Her husband was killed in the attack. | References | | SIMELANE, Gcinwayinkosi Petrus | 27 | An ANC supporter who was tortured, stabbed and shot dead by members of an ANC-aligned self-defence unit on 30 August 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl, because he refused to patrol with them. | References | | SIMELANE, Gwete Enock | 52 | Was shot and severely injured while travelling in a taxi in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 3 June 1992 during conflict between IFP-aligned Mzimhlophe hostel-dwellers and residents. | References | | SIMELANE, Jabulani Kom | 42 | He lost his house in an arson attack in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 August 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | SIMELANE, Joe Johannes | 23 | Was shot and arrested by members of the SAP in May 1985 in Tsakane, Brakpan, Tvl, after he attended the funeral of someone killed by hostel-dwellers. A group of mourners attempted to storm the hostel and police intervened. | References | | SIMELANE, Johannes Meleni | 23 | An ANC supporter who died after he was stabbed and shot by members of the IFP-aligned Khumalo gang on 4 August 1993 in Tokoza, Alberton, Tvl. | References | | SIMELANE, Johannes Zwelibanzi | 24 | A member of the SAP who was injured in a limpet mine explosion at the Newcastle magistrate’s court, Natal, on 23 November 1986. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/139). | References | | SIMELANE, Linah Silukazi | 24 | She had her home damaged in an arson attack by Imbokodo vigilantes in Mathyzensloop, KwaNdebele, on 27 June 1986 during violent conflict over KwaNdebele independence. | References | | SIMELANE, Miles Simon | | An IFP supporter who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Katlehong, Tvl, on 7 December 1993. Eleven people were killed, nine execution-style, during conflict between the local ANCYL and SDU members. Thirteen SDU members were refused amnesty (AC/1998/0013). | References |
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