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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 C
| Name | Age | Description | | | CHEPE, Makoena Frans | 62 | He lost his house in an arson attack by supporters of Chief BK Matlala at GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980, during political conflict over Lebowa’s proposed independence. | References | | CHERRY, Janet | 23 | An ANC underground member and ECC chairperson who was detained by members of the Security Police in Port Elizabeth in June 1985. During her detention, she was held in solitary confinement. She was redetained under emergency regulations from August 1986 to July 1987, and again in 1988. See police brutality. | References | | CHETTY, E | | 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 | | CHIBA, Laloo | | An MK operative who involved in the first MK act of sabotage who was tortured in detention in Johannesburg in 1963. Mr Chiba and four others were found guilty of more than fifty acts of sabotage and furthering the aims of communism. Mr Chiba was sentenced to eighteen years’ imprisonment. | References | | CHIKANE, Frank | 38 | Chikane, head of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) and an ANC activist, was tortured and assaulted by named members of the Security Branch during his detention in 1977, and again, a year later. In May 1985, a petrol bomb was thrown at his house. In July 1989, while travelling abroad, he became seriously ill on at least four occasions. Forensic tests established that his clothing had been sprayed with toxic chemical substances. The perpetrators, including former Police Minister Adriaan Vlok and his police chief Johan van der Merwe, received suspended ten year sentences. | References | | CHILI, Aaron | | Was burnt to death by ‘comrades’ on 27 August 1986 in KwaNdebele, during conflict in KwaNdebele over independence. Mr Chili was accused of being an Imbokodo member | References | | CHILI, Barbara | 30 | Was severely burnt in two petrol-bomb attacks on houses in Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 22 February 1989 and on 28 February 1989, respectively. The attackers were members of the Mandela United Football Club (MUFC) which was closely linked to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. | References | | CHILI, Dudu Olive | 47 | She lost her house in an arson attack by members of the Mandela United Football Club (MUFC) in Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 28 February 1989. Members of the MUFC had previously been sent to kill Ms Chili’s son because he refused to join the club. | References | | CHILI, Duduzile Pamela | 19 | An ANC supporter whose home was burnt down by IFP supporters in Ongoye, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 June 1992. | References | | CHILI, Margaret | 58 | Her house was fired at and set alight by IFP supporters during intense conflict at Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 22 October 1990. Her son was killed in the incident. | References | | CHILI, Msawenkosi | 27 | A COSATU member who was shot dead by members of the KwaZulu Police (KZP) in Mandini, Natal, on 9 April 1990 during a factory stayaway at Isithebe organised by COSATU. The same day, KZP members assisted by Special Constables attacked Isithebe, killing at least ten people. | References | | CHILI, Mzwandile Bethwell | 21 | Was burnt to death when his home in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, was set alight by IFP supporters on 22 October 1990. Mr Chili was not aligned to any political party and was allegedly killed on the assumption that all residents in the area supported the ANC. | References | | CHILI, Pholi | 60 | An ANC supporter who fled his home in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in 1992 to escape political violence in the area. In his absence, his home was burnt down by named members of the IFP, allegedly assisted by the SAP. | References | | CHILI, Sibusiso | 25 | Was tortured and kept in isolation for almost a year at Norwood police station, Johannesburg, after his arrest in February 1989 for killing a member of the Mandela United Football Club (MUFC). Club members had attacked Mr Chili and others for refusing to join the MUFC. In the process of defending themselves, an MUFC member was killed. Mr Chili was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment. | References | | CHILI, Simon | 50 | A UDF supporter who was stabbed to death near Empangeni, Natal, in January 1988 in intensifying conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters in the area. | References | | CHILI, Thembase Gladys | | Was severely assaulted by five named policemen at an abandoned police station near Duduza, Transvaal, on 12 June 1985. Ms Chili was abducted and beaten after the perpetrators searched unsuccessfully for her politically active grandson. | References | | CHILIDIZA, George | | An ANC supporter who was arrested with eighty other protesters in Worcester, Cape, in April 1960, for their involvement in the anti-Pass Law campaign. Mr Chilidiza was severely beaten while in custody in Worcester prison. | References | | CHILIZA (MASONDO), Tsitsi | 25 | A Zimbabwean citizen married to an ANC official who was killed when a booby-trapped television set exploded in her home in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 11 May 1987. Available evidence suggests this was a joint SADF Special Forces and Military Intelligence operation. Ms Chiliza’s husband, Mr Vusumuzi Masondo (aka ‘Mhlophe Chiliza’), was not at home at the time. Their two daughters, aged one and five, were in the house at the time but survived the blast. | References | | CHILIZA, Balungisile | 37 | Her home was destroyed in arson attacks by Inkatha supporters at Port Shepstone, Natal, on 16 March 1990 in conflict between ANC and Inkatha supporters following the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. | References | | CHILIZA, Barnard Makhusonke | 55 | An ANC supporter who died from multiple wounds when he was attacked by members of the KwaZulu Police at his home near KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 25 November 1990. | References |
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