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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 | | | BHENGU, Jotham | | Was shot and injured during an arson attack on his home in Ntshongweni, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 26 December 1988 in political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Khangelani | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by Inkatha supporters at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in December 1985. | References | | BHENGU, Madodenzani | 46 | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters during 1993 in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, at a time of competititon for resources and political dominance between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. More than three hundred people died violently in Bhambayi in 1993. Hundreds of homes were burnt down. | References | | BHENGU, Michael Thembinkosi | 36 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal, on 14 April 1993. Twelve others died in the area in that week in political violence. | References | | BHENGU, Ningi Yvonne | | Was shot, burnt, and stabbed to death in Hammarsdale, Natal, on 9 August 1989, in political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Njabuliso | | A COSATU shopsteward and local peace negotiator who was shot dead outside his shop in KwaMnyavu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 29 May 1991 by IFP supporters who suspected him of providing information to police on IFP actions in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Nomini Netta | 78 | Had her home in the Emangwaneni area, near Bulwer, Natal, burnt down on 7 December 1991 in continuing political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Her sons, who may have been the target of the attack, were believed to be ANC supporters. | References | | BHENGU, Oralia Ntombenhle | 33 | An ANC supporter who had her home in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters on 28 May 1993. | References | | BHENGU, Richard | 52 | A non-partisan community leader who was shot dead by a named ANC supporter in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, on 6 February 1989 in intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. The ‘com-tsotsi’ were youths perceived to support the UDF, who frequently engaged in criminal acts in pursuit of personal and political aims. | References | | BHENGU, Sbongile Gloria | | Was shot dead in Hammarsdale, Natal, on 9 August 1989, in political conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Senzosenkosi | | An ANC supporter who disappeared from his home in Umkomaas, Natal, in May 1993, after he had been severely assaulted by unidentified persons who attacked his home during political conflict in the area. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead. | References | | BHENGU, Siphelele Brian | 3 | Was killed in a petrol bomb attack on his home by named Inkatha supporters in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 19 January 1990. The attackers suspected the Bhengu family of being sympathetic to the UDF. Siphelele’s mother and sister also died in the attack; his father was shot and injured. | References | | BHENGU, Siphiwo Winstone | | A UDF supporter who was shot and injured when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy around eight houses. One former Inkatha member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | BHENGU, Sipho Ernest | | A UDF supporter who was threatened at gunpoint when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy around eight houses. One former Inkatha member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | BHENGU, Tembani Gertrude | 50 | Had her home burnt down by Inkatha supporters, allegedly assisted by members of the SAP, at KwaNxamalala, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, in February 1990, during political conflict in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Thenjiwe Mavis | | Was stabbed and necklaced to death by a crowd of ANC supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 7 April 1991. She and her husband, who was shot dead in the same incident, were suspected of being IFP supporters. One ANC member was granted amnesty (AC/2000/217). | References | | BHENGU, Thobelani Goodman | 15 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 28 May 1993. | References | | BHENGU, Thulani | 16 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Enseleni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 17 January 1994 in political conflict during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | BHENGU, Welcome | | Sustained injuries when Security Branch members detonated an explosive device at the Why Not Club, Vanderbijl Square, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. The club was targeted because it was allegedly frequented by ANC supporters. Four members of the Witwatersrand Security Branch, including the divisional commander and his deputy, and one Vlakplaas operative were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/046). | References | | BHENGU, Zagiyana Muzofikayo | 32 | Had his home burnt down by ANC supporters in Richmond Farm, KwaMashu, Durban, on 12 February 1990, in intense political conflict in the area. See Richmond Farm arson attacks. | References |
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