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Content
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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Structure
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 B
| Name | Age | Description | | | BANGELA, Sizwe Leon | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by named members of the SAP at New Brighton police station in Somerset East, Cape, on 30 March 1991 during protests against the Black Local Authority. | References | | BANGELI, Matongisi Willie | 54 | A UDF supporter who was severely beaten with sjamboks by members of the Ciskei Police in Berlin, Cape, on 21 September 1985 during a community meeting to protest against the homeland system and to formulate demands to present to Ciskei's then-President Lennox Sebe. | References | | BANGILIZWE, Ntombenhlophe | 60 | She had her home destroyed in an arson attack at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, during 1993, in intense political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions | References | | BANGISO, Dambile David | 43 | Was shot and injured by a named perpetrator during political conflict at Ugie, Cape, on 6 February 1990. | References | | BANGISO, Monwabisi Comfort | 18 | Was tortured by members of the Security Police at Burgersdorp, Cape, on 18 June 1976, while being interrogated about BPC activities. He was again detained and tortured in 1985 and in 1990. | References | | BANGISO, Sibina | 45 | An ANC supporter who was tear-gassed and trampled on by people attempting to escape shooting by members of the SAP at a mass meeting in Mzamomhle, Burgersdorp, Cape, in August 1985. | References | | BANI, Nobandla Nontitetwa Elda | | She died in North End Prison, Port Elizabeth, on 29 July 1987, allegedly as a result of being denied access to diabetic medication by a named prison warder. She had been detained and tortured for her activities as a street committee member in her area. Despite her deteriorating health, she was kept in solitary confinement during her last days. | References | | BANOKO, Lesiba Johannes | 42 | His house was burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980, because he resisted the proposed independence of Lebowa. | References | | BANTOBETSE, Hendry Pico | 20 | Was severely beaten with batons by members of the Bophutha-tswana Police, in Taung, Bophuthatswana, while attending a mass meeting in September 1988. | References | | BANTOM, Butana Stephen | | Was beaten to death by members of the SAP and the security forces in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, on 17 December 1984, while attending a vigil for the family member of a UDF leader who had died in an arson attack. | References | | BAPELA, Constance Bontle | 24 | A COSAS and Alexandra Youth Congress member who was tortured while in detention in Johannesburg Prison, in 1986. Ms Bapela was detained at Sun City Prison under emergency regulations during 1985 and was only released in 1988. Ms Bapela and other activists launched a protest demanding to be charged or released. | References | | BAPELA, Kopeng Obed | 24 | An ANC member from Alexandra, Johannesburg, who was detained in Johannesburg by members of the SAP on 1 January 1982. Along with several others, he was charged with sedition. After a long trial, he was acquitted. On 31 December 1988 the house where he was staying was petrol-bombed. | References | | BAPELA, Matule | | Was doused with petrol and set alight by residents of Marishane village, in Nebo, Lebowa, on 20 August 1992. One ANC member, who claimed Ms Bapela was suspected of witchcraft, was refused amnesty for the incident (AC/2000/112). | References | | BARBAS, Pieter Johan | | A passing motorist who was shot, killed and robbed of his vehicle by MK operatives in Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 27 September 1991. The MK operatives were escaping arrest after being stopped at a roadblock by traffic officers. Several traffic officers were injured. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/1998/0091). | References | | BARBOSA, Adrianna | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated a limpet mine in a dustbin at the Vanderbijl Square bus terminus, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. Nineteen people were injured and a number of vehicles and buildings were damaged. Two MK Special Operations operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/056). A late application by a third operative was dismissed. | References | | BARENDS, Brian Peter | 16 | A member of the BMW who was detained for seventeen days in October 1987 in Pollsmoor prison, Cape Town. During his detention he was interrogated, severely beaten and sexually assaulted by members of a special police Unrest Investigation Unit. | References | | BARKER, Charoldine | 11 | Was seriously injured in Paarl, Cape, on 28 July 1980 when police fired teargas and rubber bullets at the protesters. In the chaos that followed, Charoldine, who was watching the protest, was knocked off a wall and trampled on, resulting in a broken hip. | References | | BARKER, Douglas Hilton | 28 | Was present when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | BARNABUS, Cassius Kukie | 30 | Was shot dead by Basotho paramilitary force members at Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho, close to the Lesotho- Transkei border, in March 1985. He was from East London. Five other APLA members died in this incident, which occurred at a time of increased LLA activity in the area, aimed at destabilising the pro-ANC government of Chief Leabua Jonathan. The Basotho security forces claimed they had mistaken the APLA unit for LLA members. APLA and the LLA were closely connected at the time. | References | | BARNADO, Christiaan Ignatius | 23 | He suffered serious injuries and was partially blinded when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria. | References |
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