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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter D

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DOWNING, Errol A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’sTown Golf Club, Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and seventeen injured in the attack. Four APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2001/182). See APLA attacks. References
DOWNING, Vanessa A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’sTown Golf Club, Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and seventeen injured in the attack. Four APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2001/182). See APLA attacks. References
DOYI, Abram Lesley23Was shot in Reagile, Koster, Transvaal, in September 1991 by an IFP supporter returning from the funeral of an IFP member killed in ongoing political conflict.References
DOYISA, David VusumuziWas abducted and stabbed to death by IFP supporters after he had left home for work at Gamalakhe, near Port Shepstone, Natal. Mr Doyisa’s body was later found mutilated near where he was last seen.References
DOYISA, PhucuyisaWas severely injured when members of the Orde Boerevolk opened fire with automatic weapons on a passenger bus in Durban on 9 October 1990. Seven people were killed and twenty seven injured in the attack. Amnesty was granted to two of the three applicants and refused to the leader of the unit (AC/1997/0053). See Putco bus attack. References
DOYISA, Princess Buyisiwe25An ANC supporter whose home was burnt down by Inkatha supporters at Malukazi, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, on 27 February 1990. See Malukazi attacks.References
DOYISA, Thoko Patricia24An ANC supporter whose house was burnt down by unidentified persons in KwaMashu, Durban, on 1 March 1991 in continuing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.References
DRAMAT, AnwarAn MK operative who was detained under section 29 in August 1987, held for several months and severely tortured by named Cape Security Branch members in Cape Town. He was later charged with terrorism and sentenced to twelve years in prison. One Security Branch operative was granted amnesty for the torture (AC/1999/0027).References
DRIMMEL, FriedrichWas injured in what became known as the Magoo’s Bar Bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least seventy four other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128).References
DRUMMOND, (first name not given)Was attacked in Bafokeng, Bophuthatswana, at the Impala Platinum Mines during union action in 1991.References
DU PLESSIS JANSE VAN RENSBURG, WillemHe suffered injuries when a landmine exploded as he drove over it in Messina, Transvaal, on 12 December 1986. The attack was part of an ANC landmine campaign aimed at military patrols in the rural border regions. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/093). See ANC landmine campaign. References
DU PLESSIS, ESWas severely injured when members of MK’s ‘Dolphin Unit’ detonated an explosive in a car adjacent police station, Transvaal, on 16 March 1988. Three people were killed and more than twenty were injured in the blast. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003).References
DU PLESSIS, PCWas 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
DU PLESSIS, PieterA member of the SAP who was shot and injured on 8 August 1988 when his SAP tracking unit ambushed an MK unit of seven members in Ellisras, Transvaal. One SAP member was killed and four wounded during this confrontation. An MK operative was also killed. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/081).References
DU PLESSIS, Willem PetrusWas injured when members of MK’s Special Operations Unit detonated an explosive in a car outside the SADF Witwatersrand Command headquarters in Johannesburg on 30 July 1987. At least sixty eight people were injured. Three MK operatives and one UDF supporter linked to MK were granted amnesty for their various roles in this attack (AC/2001/0003 and AC/2000/248).References
DU PREEZ, Peter WilliamWas 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
DU PREEZE, CJA traffic officer who was shot and injured by MK operatives in Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 27 September 1991. The MK operatives were escaping arrest after being stopped at a roadblock by traffic officers. Several other traffic officers were also injured and a passing motorist was shot dead and robbed of his vehicle by the fleeing operatives. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0091).References
DU TOIT, Afrika Johannes21He lost an eye after being shot with birdshot when members of the SAP opened fire on a crowd of protesters in Ashton, Cape, in June 1990. Residents were campaigning against ongoing apartheid segregation and racism in the town.References
DU TOIT, CJWas 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
DU TOIT, DavidWas 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
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