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A COSAS member who was detained in Tumahole, Parys, Orange Free State (OFS), for three months in 1984 and again, under emergency regulations, for four months in 1985. Mr Phajane was severely tortured during both periods of detention.

A COSAS member who was detained and tortured under the partial state of emergency in 1985 and again under the nationwide state of emergency in 1986 by named members of the SAP at the Houtkop police station in Sebokeng, Transvaal.

A COSAS supporter who was severely assaulted by named members of the `Zim-Zim` faction of the ANC-aligned Khutsong Youth Congress in Khutsong, Carletonville, Tvl, on 24 June 1990. Mr Mogagabe had allegedly been accused of rape.

An ANC supporter and COSAS member who was shot dead by a named member of the SAP while he was participating in a protest march in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, Orange Free State (OFS) on 29 January 1990. The protesters were marching outside the perpetrator’s house when the shooting took place.

A COSAS member who died when she was shot several times in the back by members of the SAP in KwaGuqa, Witbank, Transvaal, on 16 July 1985 during a school boycott to demand the release of students held in custody for participating in a school fees protest.

A COSAS member who was abducted and imprisoned by IFP supporters during school boycotts in KwaMashu, Durban, on 16 June 1980. He was taken to Ulundi to appear before the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly, and was ordered to give up his leadership role in the school boycotts.

A COSAS member who was severely tortured in detention by members of the SAP in Ficksburg, OFS, in February 1990, allegedly while under interrogation about an arson attack on the school principal`s house. Students and staff members at his school were in conflict at the time.

A COSAS member who was shot dead in KwaThema, Transvaal, in July 1985 at a night vigil for someone killed during political conflict. At the time KwaThema experienced much violent conflict and right-wing vigilante activity.

A COSAS activist who was killed after being shot in the head by a named SAP member while he was participating in a student meeting at Thamsanqa High School, KwaZakele, Port Elizabeth, during 1984. His parents were only informed about his death three weeks later. The magistrate found that the ...

A COSAS member who was detained for 18 months from 25 June 1985 and forced to make a statement against his ‘comrades’ in Benoni, Transvaal . He was hunted by police after his ‘comrades’ were blown up by booby-trapped hand grenades provided by a named Vlakplaas askari.

A COSAS member who was severely beaten, tied to a chair and burnt with cigarettes while in detention in Newcastle, Natal, in August 1986. Mr Nene played a prominent role in the organisation of political meetings and boycotts during the state of emergency.

A COSAS supporter who lost an eye when members of the SAP opened fire to disperse a meeting in February 1990 in Maclear, Cape. The meeting was in support of a COSATU stayaway. Ms Bhoto was then arrested. One other person was shot and injured in the same incident.

A COSAS and SAYCO member who was shot dead on 10 November 1990 by members of the SAP in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, when police disrupted a march to protest against electricity cut-offs in the area. Mr Phatlane was ordered to open his mouth and was shot through it.

A COSAS member who was detained, tortured and assaulted by members of the Security Police in 1984 at Cradock, Cape. Police allegedly tried to force him to confess to a stone-throwing and petrol bomb incident in Cradock.

A COSAS member who was severely beaten by named members of the Bophuthatswana security forces in Thaba Nchu, Bophuthatswana, in 1980. Mr Maseloa was in detention because of his political affiliation and under suspicion of assisting South African exiles.

A COSAS supporter who had his home in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down while he was in detention in August 1985. Mr Mkhize, who had been detained at the time of the death of UDF leader Victoria Mxenge, was attacked and detained on several occasions because of his political activities.

A COSAS member who was severely beaten by members of the Ciskei Police in 1984 in Zwelitsha, Ciskei, because of his involvement in student activities. At the time, students were protesting against the tri-nation Parliament in Ciskei, and demanding the establishment an SRC to replace the prefect ...

Chairperson of COSAS who was shot and severely injured by Special Constables in Mandlekosi, near Bloemfontein in January 1988. Forced into hiding as a result of police harassment, Mr Stuurman instituted a civil claim for damages against the Minister of Law and Order and was awarded compensation.

A COSAS member who was the sole survivor of an explosion detonated by named Vlakplaas operatives in a mine shaft in Kagiso, Tvl, on 15 February 1982. He and three others believed they were to undergo training in the use of hand grenades, a ploy used later with increasing frequency by Security ...

Was abducted, stoned to death and necklaced by a crowd of COSAS members and UDF supporters in Jansenville, Cape, on 6 April 1985. The crowd suspected Mr Maarman of being a police informer. One perpetrator applied for and was granted amnesty for the incident (AC/1999/0240).