Sharpeville Six

Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 21 February 1992 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.

An ANC supporter who was raped and then shot dead in an attack on the house of an MK operative by IFP supporters in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 19 April 1992. Five people died in the attack, and three women were raped.

An IFP supporter who was burnt to death by ANC supporters in July 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging. Tvl. Several other family members including his mother were killed or injured in attacks at different times by ANC supporters because of his political affiliation.

Was hacked and burnt to death, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 30 August 1992 in the aftermath of the Boipatong massacre.

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 5 March 1992. Her baby, strapped to her back, was shot dead. The incident occurred during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area.

Was tortured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 30 March 1993.

She had her property damaged by members of the SAP on 24 January 1992 at Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area.

Was stabbed to death by IFP supporters after an IFP funeral in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 23 November 1991.

Was beaten and and seriously injured with rifle butts by members of the SAP in March 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, because he refused to be taken to the police station in a hearse. Mr Rabotapi and others were accused of trespassing when clearing a piece of land for occupation. He could not ...

Was shot dead on 21 February 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, when alleged IFP members opened fire on people in a shebeen.

Was tear-gassed in her home in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 24 July 1992 by members of the SAP who raided her home in search of four youths, two of whom were ANC returnees. One of the youths was shot and injured.

An ANC supporter who lost vision in both eyes after being shot in the face by SAP members in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, on 21 March 1990. Police reportedly fired shots at protesters commemorating the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre.

Was seriously injured when alleged members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Tvl, shot him with birdshot in the eye on 30 May 1992. Police were patrolling the area during political conflict. Ten people were killed in Sharpeville and Sebokeng that day, allegedly as a result of such police patrols.

Was killed in Sharpeville, Transvaal on 3 September 1984.

Was shot, stabbed and stoned to death by a named perpetrator in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 13 August 1973.

An MK operative who was shot and burnt to death on 9 October 1991 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during a shoot-out with members of the SAP.

She died after teargas was fired into her home by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984. The incident occurred during a rent boycott and protests against local councillors in the Vaal uprising.

Was one of the ‘Sharpeville Six.’ He was severely beaten during his arrest on 9 November 1989 at Sharpeville, Ve reeniging, Transvaal . While awaiting trial for the murder of a town councillor, he was tortured in various ways. The ‘Sharpeville Six’ were found guilty in the first judgment ...

Was shot dead by IFP supporters in his home in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 19 April 1992, along with other family members. The perpetrators raped three women before killing a total of seven people. The home was attacked because the Lefheidi family were ANC supporters. Wesi’s brother ...

Was shot dead by IFP supporters in her home in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 19 April 1992. The perpetrators raped three women before killing a total of seven people. The home was attacked because the Lefheidi family were ANC supporters. Ms Lefhiedi’s brother was an MK operative and had ...