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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 | | | BOTHA, Weyers Ivor | | A member of the SAP who was killed when a car bomb exploded outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s court on 20 May 1987. Three other policemen were also killed in the explosion, which took place after a decoy smaller bomb had lured them to the scene. Three other people were injured. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0067). | References | | BOTHA, Willie | 50 | Was shot dead by a named SAP member in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 26 December 1976, during political conflict between Nyanga residents and migrant workers from the hostels. | References | | BOTHA, Zamikhaya Wilberforce ‘Bulldozer’ | 11 | He lost an eye after being shot with a rubber bullet by members of the SAP in KTC, Cape Town, on 16 January 1986. He was shot while an onlooker at a scene of an unrest incident. | References | | BOTILE, (first name not given) | | A community councillor who suffered damage to his home in a hand grenade attack by MK operatives in Orlando East, Soweto, Johannes-burg, during 1986. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0317). | References | | BOTIPE, Ilan | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by the SAP in Odendaalsrus, Orange Free State (OFS) on 3 March 1990, when conflict broke out between police and boycotting students. This occurred at a time of widespread and lengthy school boycotts in the OFS region. | References | | BOTSOERRE, Sebenzile Jacob | 18 | A COSAS member who was shot and killed by IFP supporters in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 3 December 1991. | References | | BOTTOMAN, Archibald Clement Pumelele | | An ANC member who was detained by the members of the SAP at Idutywa, Transkei, in 1965, and was moved from prison to prison for six years. He appeared in court for the first time in 1971 at Pietermaritzburg, and was charged with being a member of a banned organisation. | References | | BOTTOMAN, Emily Haciwe | 45 | Was repeatedly harassed by members of the SAP in Despatch, Cape, during 1985, after her son had been killed. The perpetrators allegedly insisted that Ms Bottoman sign a letter laying out instructions for her son’s funeral arrangements. | References | | BOTTOMAN, Mqondeli Wilmot | 55 | Had his home destroyed in an arson attack by UDF supporters during intense public unrest in Duncan Village, East London, on 13 August 1985. Mr Bottoman had reportedly refused to give some UDF youths petrol with which to burn houses. | References | | BOTTOMAN, Xolile | 15 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP during protests in Despatch, Cape, on 9 March 1985. | References | | BOUWER, C | | Was severely injured 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 | | BOUWER, Dawn Meg Manda | 30 | 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 | | BOUWER, Etienne | 30 | 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). | References | | BOVU, David | 1 | Was shot dead, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, while strapped to his mother’s back. The incident occurred on 5 March 1992, during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | BOVU, Nompumelelo Ruth | 34 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 5 March 1992. Her baby, strapped to her back, was shot dead. The incident occurred during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | BOWERS, Gordon Edward | | 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 | | BOWERS, Maria Elisabeth | 46 | 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 | | BOYCE, Nomandi Christina | 39 | Had her home burnt down by IFP supporters on 16 February 1993 in a dawn attack on the ANC stronghold of Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in ongoing conflict over access to resources. Ten people were killed and thirty five houses were burnt down in this attack. | References | | BOYI, Guza | | Was arrested in Lusikisiki, Transkei, in 1960, and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | BOYI, Makhi | 24 | A PAC supporter who was arrested by members of the SAP and a named Security Branch member in King William ’s Town, Cape, on 9 April 1963. He was imprisoned for two years during which time he was tortured. He had been involved in an armed attempt to free PAC leaders from prison. In the years following his release he was harassed and assaulted by members of the Security Branch, some of whom are named. | References |
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