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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 | | | BLOSE, Phumelaphi Virginia | 15 | Had her home burnt down by IFP supporters on 20 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BLOSE, Ritta | | Blose was stabbed by a named IFP supporter on 27 July 1991 in Ohlange, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in ongoing political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | BLOSE, Seli Lettah | 50 | An ANC supporter who was pistol-whipped by a member of the SAP looking for her son at her home in Davel, Transvaal, in 1992. | References | | BLOSE, Sibongile Isabel | 37 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the leg and had her home burnt down by IFP supporters on 20 March 1994 at Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | BLOSE, Sitete | 64 | 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 | | BLOSE, Siyabonga Justice | 22 | Was shot and injured on 16 February 1992 when IFP supporters returning from a chief’s gathering attacked ANC hostels and homes at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal. See Esikhawini Attacks. | References | | BLOSE, Thandazile Sikhona | | Had her home 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 | | BLOSE, Thomas Mfanafuthi | | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed by an IFP member during violent political conflict at Izingolweni, Port Shepstone, Natal, on 19 May 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0339). | References | | BLOSE, Yeye | | 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 | | BLOU, Mzukisi Sidwell | 17 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in a drive-by shooting at KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, in February 1986. | References | | BLOU, Ndlamafa | | An ANC supporter who disappeared shortly before he was due to return to his home from exile in 1994. | References | | BOBE, Mandla Christopher | 15 | Was shot and injured by members of the CDF at a funeral in Zwelitsha, Ciskei, on 27 July 1985 during the 1985 school boycotts. | References | | BOBELO, Edward Vuyisile | 41 | Was severely beaten and interrogated by police in Mossel Bay, Cape, in August 1976. He was held for over two months. In August 1986 he was detained for two and a half months under emergency regulations. See police brutality. | References | | BOBELO, Mongezi Henry | 20 | A UDF supporter who was detained in Mossel Bay, Cape, in June 1986. He was held for four months under emergency regulations at the George prison. While in detention he was severely beaten and tortured on several occasions by named policemen. See police brutality. | References | | BOBOTYANE, Wilson | 38 | A PAC supporter who was shot, stabbed and hacked to death by ANC supporters in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 24 June 1990. He was one of three people killed during clashes between ANC supporters and supporters of a conservative squatter leader who had joined the PAC. | References | | BOCKS, Zo-Marius | 19 | A UDF supporter and SRC member who was tortured by SAP members while in detention for three months in Carnarvon, Cape, under emergency regulations, from 16 July 1986. See police brutality. | References | | BODIBA, George | 15 | Was arrested for arson in Thabazimbi, in 1976. He was found guilty and given ten lashes. George was then taken to Pretoria, by members of the Security Police where he was stripped, beaten, shocked and interrogated about weapons. He escaped, and was rearrested in 1978, and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. In 1979 he escaped from prison and joined MK. In 1989 Mr Bodiba was shot while infiltrating South Africa from Botswana, and was detained until the unbanning of the ANC in 1990. | References | | BODIBA, Thapelo Jacob | 14 | A UDF supporter who was severely beaten and stabbed in the head by members of the A-Team, who attacked mourners at a night vigil in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State, on 9 May 1985. A member of the A-Team was killed in the ensuing conflict. Thapelo Bodiba lost his sight in one eye as a result of the attack. | References | | BODINGTON, Ian | | Was shot and injured when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. | References | | BODLANI, Ndim | | A political activist who was assaulted and tortured by named members of the SAP at Willowvale, Transkei, during a state of emergency in April 1963. See police brutality. | References |
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