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Was severely beaten during June 1992 in Tokoza, Transvaal, allegedly by members of the SAP trying to find her brother, a COSAS member suspected of being an MK member. Lillian was seven months pregnant at the time and alleges the attack resulted in the premature birth of her baby.

A COSAS member who was shot and injured by named members of the Municipal Police and SAP in Joza, Grahamstown, Cape, on 11 June 1986 during school boycotts and a protest against local councillors. Mr Mamani had attended a show at the Noluthando Hall and was on his way home when pellets were fired ...

A COSAS member who was shot dead on 2 May 1985 by members of the SAP concealed under cardboard boxes loaded on a municipal truck in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape. Witnesses saw police place stones in the hands of the deceased after the killing. See Trojan Horse incident, Uitenhage

A COSAS member who was shot dead by a named member of the SAP in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, on 27 February 1985. The incident occurred on the first day of a schools boycott. A fifty two year old relative was shot dead by the police after attending his funeral.

A COSAS activist who was severely tortured by members of the Security Branch in Ladybrand, OFS, in 1984, allegedly because he played a part in organising a school boycott. Mosala Tsenoli suffered permanent mental damage as a result of his injuries, and could not complete his schooling.

A COSAS supporter who was injured when struck on the head with an axe and stabbed by a named perpetrator in July 1980 at his home in Fort Beaufort, Cape. The perpetrator believed Mr Camagu had been involved in an arson attack allegedly carried out by students on his home.

A COSAS member who was severely beaten after his arrest by named SAP members in Upington, Cape, on 13 November 1985. He was again arrested and beaten in December. One of the Upington 26, Mr Bekebeke, spent long periods in custody while on trial before receiving a suspended sentence.

A COSAS member who was detained briefly by the police on 28 October 1990. Two days after his release, he was stabbed to death by named members of the SAP in Odendaalsrus, Orange Free State (OFS). Police were allegedly ‘hunting down’ ANC supporters, and Mr Kometsi was mistaken for his brother, a ...

A COSAS member and UDF supporter who was imprisoned and severely beaten by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 26 September 1986. Jacob played a prominent role in organising political meetings and boycotts during a time when youth and student organisations took a leading role in opposing ...

She lost her house in a hand grenade attack by named members of the SAPat Duduza, Nigel, Tvl, on 9 May 1985. Ms Thobela lost two daughters as a result of the attack. They were both COSAS members.

A COSAS member who was severely beaten with sjamboks and tortured by named SAP members in Petrus Steyn, Orange Free State (OFS), on 12 August 1987, allegedly because he had been participating in a protest during a school boycott. He has experienced a partial loss of sight and severe back problems, ...

A COSAS activist who was abducted and detained during school boycotts on 16 June 1980, and had his home burnt down on 10 September 1985, by Inkatha members, allegedly assisted by the police, in KwaMashu, Durban. He was also reportedly tortured in detention by named members of the SAP in Durban in ...

A member of COSAS who was killed when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero.

A COSAS member who was killed when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. See Operation Zero Zero. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058).

A COSAS member who was one of ten youths from Mamelodi, Pretoria, recruited in June 1986 by a named askari, ostensibly for military training in Botswana. All ten youths were killed when their vehicle was deliberately crashed and exploded near Nietverdiend by members of the Security Branch and SADF ...

A COSAS member who was shot and killed by named members of the SAP in KwaGuga, near Witbank, Transvaal, on 25 April 1986. Police thought Mr Mbatha was part of a group of youths stoning his father`s house. His father was the mayor of KwaGuga and became a target for community protests.

A member of COSAS who was seriously injured when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero ...

A member of COSAS who was killed when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. See Operation Zero Zero. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058).

A COSAS member who was severely injured when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. See Operation Zero Zero. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation ...

A member of COSAS who was killed when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero.