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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.
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TRC Victims - Letter T
| Name | Age | Description | | | TSIPA, Sobantu | | A member of the Transkei Police who was shot dead by APLA members on 28 March 1994 while he was on duty at the Willowvale police station, Transkei. See APLA attacks. | References | | TSLULUMBA, Kanyinga | | Was injured when a limpet mine exploded on a municipal bus in Gardiner Street, Durban, on 30 November 1993. The explosive was being conveyed by APLA operatives to an intended target. When it accidentally exploded, twelve people were killed, including one of the operatives. One APLA member and two PASO members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0076). See APLA attacks. | References | | TSOABISI, Stephen Molefe | 66 | Was shot dead by a named member of the SAP in Heilbron, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 March 1990. There was a strike in the township at the time. Police opened fire in the street, killing Mr Tsoabisi in his home. | References | | TSOAELAMI, David Rantsoake | 42 | An AZAPO supporter who was shot dead in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 25 July 1993 while on his way to work when unidentified gunmen in a minibus opened fire on pedestrians. At least five other people were allegedly killed in this incident which took place during conflict between rival taxi associations in Katlehong. See drive-by shootings. | References | | TSOAELI, Moses Oupa | | An ANC supporter who died after being shot in the head in Evaton, Transvaal, on 27 June 1993 by the Terror Gang vigilante group. | References | | TSOALEI, Tankiso Lenah | 52 | Was shot dead when members of the SAP opened fire on protesters during a student boycott in Monyakeng, Wesselsbron, Orange Free State (OFS), on 2 July 1990. | References | | TSOARI, Thomas | | A FAWU member who died in a hand grenade attack by named UWUSA members in Ratanda, near Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 28 September 1992. A labour dispute between striking COSATU-aligned FAWU workers and non-striking IFP-aligned UWUSA workers caused violent conflict in the area from July to December 1992. | References | | TSOBANE, Zacharia | | Was shot dead by IFP-supporting Simphiwe hostel-dwellers in Dobsonville, Soweto, Transvaal, on 13 March 1992 during conflict between mainly ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. Two people died and two others were injured in the attack. | References | | TSOBILEYO, Nomatise Evelyn | 26 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 18 February 1985. Eighteen people were killed and many more injured over three days during protests against the pending forced removal of Crossroads residents to Khayelitsha. | References | | TSOKA, Magukubjane Mumcy | 18 | Was arrested by members of the Lebowa Police in Sekhukhuneland, Lebowa, in March 1986 while on her way to the funeral of a ‘comrade’. Ms Tsoka was then taken to a garage with other mourners who had been arrested and assaulted with a sjambok. | References | | TSOKE, Armstrong Thathi | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Vosloorus, Transvaal, in 1990 at a roadblock organised by local youth during political conflict in the area. | References | | TSOKELA, Isaac Laine | 21 | Was shot dead by members of the SADF in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, in 1993 during fighting in the street between ANCaligned ‘comrades’ and members of the SADF and Imbokodo vigilantes. | References | | TSOKOLIBANE, Malijewe Miriam | 46 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and severely injured when her shop was looted by Inkatha-supporting hostel-dwellers in Tsakane, Brakpan, Transvaal, on 5 May 1986. The attack took place on the day of a funeral for ANC supporters shot by police. Ms Tsokolibane’s husband was also attacked and died of his injuries ten months later. | References | | TSOKOLIBANE, Thomas Mahlomola | 47 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and injured by IFP supporters in Tsakane, Brakpan, Transvaal, on 5 May 1986 during the funeral of ANC supporters. | References | | TSOKU, Ingrid Mmaditau | 34 | She lost her house in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 17 January 1993 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. | References | | TSOLO, Motang Jonas | 27 | A SAYCO member who was detained by members of the SAP who broke up a SAYCO meeting in Kgotsong, Bothaville, Orange Free State (OFS), in May 1990. Mr Tsolo was tortured while in custody. | References | | TSOLO, Patrick | | An ANC supporter who was beaten to death by hostel- dwellers in Soweto, on 2 November 1976 in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising. The state used hostel-dwellers to break up a stayaway called to protest against continued police violence against students. | References | | TSOSANE, Mpho | 50 | An ANC supporter who was arrested on 1 June 1985 and detained without trial for six months at Theunissen police station, OFS, allegedly because she ‘politicised’ children. In custody, Ms Tsosane was severely tortured by members of the SAP. | References | | TSOTETSI, Abel | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 12 June 1992 during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | TSOTETSI, Anna Mamokete | 51 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 30 December 1992 during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References |
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