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A COSAS member who was detained several times in 1985 at Tumahole, Parys, OFS. While in detention he was severely beaten by members of the SAP. One of a group of students involved in protests, he was charged under Section 29 of the Security Act.

An ANC supporter and COSAS member who was repeatedly tortured by members of the SAP in the Seeisoville police station, Kroonstad, OFS. He had been detained on 12 February 1985, on suspicion of involvement in an arson attack at a school.

A COSAS member who was abducted and imprisoned by IFP supporters in KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 June 1980. She and her siblings were taken before the KwaZulu Legislature in Ulundi to swear that they would stop mobilising school students for boycotts.

A COSAS supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP and SADF on 21 November 1985 in Mamelodi, Pretoria, when security forces opened fire on people on a protest march against high rent.

A COSAS member and UDF supporter who was detained for ten days under Section 50 in Kimberley, Cape, on 10 April 1985. He was severely tortured by named members of the SAP at the police station and was hospitalised after his detention.

A COSAS supporter who was shot dead by SAP members in Huhudi, Cape, on 19 October 1990, during a confrontation between protesting residents and police. Several others were shot and wounded.

A COSAS supporter who was shot and injured by a member of the SAP during political conflict in Soshanguve, Pretoria, on 13 December 1985. Mr Maseko was accused of throwing stones at the house of a policeman.

A COSAS and SAYCO supporter who was shot by AZAPO supporters in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 5 March 1987 during conflict between student organisations affiliated to the UDF and to AZAPO.

A COSAS and SAYCO member who was stabbed and beaten by a named member of the SAP in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, on 4 June 1990, allegedly because of his role in organising a bus boycott.

Was arrested and detained for four years after participating in the launching of COSAS in his community in November 1979 in Pietersburg, Transvaal. During interrogation he was forced to give information concerning ANC activities, arms, including where they were hidden.

Was severely injured when members of the SAP fired teargas into a crowd of marching COSAS supporters in Ladybrand, OFS, on 5 March 1990. The child, who was with her mother at the time, later lost her sight in one eye as a result of her injuries.

A COSAS member who was shot and injured by members of the SAP at Mnandi, Somerset East, Cape, in March 1988. She and two friends were charged with stoning the house of the perpetrator during a school boycott in the township. They were acquitted.

A COSAS supporter who was beaten and kicked by members of the Bophutha-tswana Police on 1 January 1989 at the Mashwele Primary School, Zeerust, Tvl, during a meeting to discuss the incorporation of Leeuwfontein into Bophuthatswana.

A COSAS supporter who was beaten to death by SAP members on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during protests against rent increases and local councillors which led to widespread destruction of property. This period is popularly known as the Vaal uprising.

A COSAS supporter who was severely tortured and beaten by members of the SAP, some of whom are named, in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, on 25 August 1985. He was arrested on his way to school, and accused of throwing stones during a community stayaway.

A COSAS member who was shot, severely injured and blinded by members of the SAP in Cape Town, on 13 April 1993, when police opened fire on people mourning the assassination of Chris Hani.

A COSAS member who lost his home in an arson attack by members of the Transkei Police during forced removals at Keilands, Transkei, on 14 April 1977.

A COSAS member who was arrested and severely beaten by members of the SAP on 1 January 1987 in Tembisa, Transvaal, for allegedly bombing a shop in Kempton Park, Transvaal.

An SRC member who was beaten with a sjambok, allegedly by members of the SAP, shortly after the launch of COSAS in Dennilton, Tvl, on 10 September 1985. He was also arrested and charged with intimidation by named members of the SAP the same day.

A member of the South African Prison Services who lost his house in an arson attack by members of the SAP on 15 May 1993 in Burgersdorp, Cape, allegedly because his son was a member of COSAS.