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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 | | | BHENGU, Zakhona Doreen | 42 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by Inkatha supporters in Ntuzuma, Durban, in August 1989, in intense political conflict in the area. | References | | BHENGU, Zitusile Doris | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters on 1 January 1992 in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in continuing political conflict in the area. | References | | BHENTSWANA, Magaduzela | | An iKongo member who was shot by members of the SAP in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. | References | | BHESWA, Nongayi | 38 | Bheswa had his home destroyed in an arson attack in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993, in political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | BHIKITSHA, Litheya Joseph | | Was severely ill-treated and had his property damaged during the Boipatong massacre in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | BHILA, Stanley Sipho | | An MK operative who was abducted, shot in the head and killed on 22 February 1987 by Security Branch operatives. His body was then allegedly thrown off a cliff in a remote area near Umbumbulu, Natal. Mr Bhila had been acquitted of terrorism charges only days earlier. Two Port Natal and three Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/112). | References | | BHILISHO, Mzingisi | 21 | A student leader who was shot dead by a named SAP member on 21 August 1985 during political conflict between youth and police in Dukathole, Aliwal North, Cape. See Aliwal North shootings. | References | | BHOTO, Buyiswa Patience | 20 | 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. | References | | BHUDA, Abram | | Was abducted from his place of business in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, by UDF supporters in June 1986 and found burnt to death a few days later. The incident took place during conflict over the independence of KwaNdebele. | References | | BHUDA, Government | | Was abducted by ‘comrades’ from his shop at Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, in June 1986. A few days later, he was found burnt to death. Subsequently his shop was burnt down, one of many destroyed during political conflict over the proposed independence of KwaNdebele. | References | | BHUDA, Josiah | | Was stabbed to death, allegedly by Inkatha supporters in Kempton Park, Transvaal, on 27 January 1990 during political conflict in the area. | References | | BHUDA, Josiah | | Was stabbed to death, allegedly by Inkatha supporters in Kempton Park, Transvaal, on 27 January 1990 during political conflict in the area. | References | | BHUDA, Sheelbooi Mhletswa | 55 | Had his house near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, vandalised by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in July 1975, during political conflict over KwaNdebele independence. | References | | BHUDA, William | | Was abducted from his shop outside Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, and burnt to death by ‘comrades’ in June 1986. Mr Bhuda’s shop was also burnt. Between May and August 1986, 70% of KwaNdebele’s businesses were destroyed by residents in violent conflict over the incorporation into the homeland. | References | | BHULOSE, Fephi | 56 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BHULOSE, Gabisile Buselaphi | 43 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BHULOSE, Khonzeni Nomandelu | 45 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BHULOSE, Senzeni Ritta | 25 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BHUNDE, Wendy | | 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 | | BHUNGANE, Elizabeth Thuku | | An ANC supporter who had her home destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, during 1990, in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References |
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