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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 H
| Name | Age | Description | | | HOSHELA, Sedezama Welliam | 34 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by a named member of the SAP in Phomolong, Henneman, Orange Free State, in 1990. After being hospitalised and released, he was arrested and detained without charge for fifty days. | References | | HOSLETT, DA | | Was 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 | | HOTANA, David | 24 | A SAYCO member who was detained by members of the SAP at Kareedouw, Cape, in April 1986. In detention he was tortured by attempted suffocation with a wet bag. | References | | HOTANE, Onkokame Rebecca | 39 | An ANC supporter who was beaten when she was arrested by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Pampierstad, Bophuthatswana, on 1 January 1994. Ms Hotane was arrested with eighteen others and accused of arson and malicious damage to property. Charges were dropped in November 1995. | References | | HOTANI, Rebecca | | Was detained for two weeks at the Pampierstad police station, Bophuthatswana, on 1 January 1994, during a spontaneous community march in support of the first democratic elections to be held in April 1994. Marchers were assaulted by alleged members of the Bophuthatswana Police. A court case later acquitted all marchers of charges. | References | | HOWE, Illana | 6 | He survived an explosion caused by a bomb planted by MK operatives at the Benoni Plaza Wimpy. The explosion was part of the MK sabotage campaign. One person died and fifty six were injured in the explosion. | References | | HSOZI, Viliza | 46 | Was shot dead by ANC supporters in KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 17 June 1991, during political conflict in the area. | References | | HUDSON, Thomas | | Was killed in a limpet mine explosion at the Wild Coast Casino in Bizana, Transkei, on 18 April 1986. Two people were killed and several others injured in the explosion. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/99/0181 and AC/2000/240). | References | | HUFKIE, Frederick Emmanuel | 58 | An ANC and UDF supporter who was detained by members of the SAP at Spandau High School where he was a principal in Graaff-Reinet, Cape, during a student protest against police harassment. In June 1985 he was again detained and tortured by SAP members outside his home in Graaff-Reinet after returning from Noupoort, Cape, where he had engaged in church work. | References | | HUGHES, Ann | | She suffered damage to property when paint remover was thrown over her vehicle while she was visiting Helen Joseph, a banned Congress of Democrats member. A Witwatersrand Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/2001/230). | References | | HUGHS, Pat | 19 | He had his home burnt down by IFP supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 31 December 1993 in ongoing political conflict in the area. See ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | HUGO, Rosy | 34 | A member of the Council of Ten who was detained on 12 June 1986 and held for six months under emergency regulations in George, Cape. Ms Hugo was pregnant when she was detained. | References | | HULSE, Keith | | Was 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 | | HUMA, Musa Patford | 41 | Was shot dead in Tembisa, Transvaal on the 23 December 1993, during clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and mainly ANC-supporting residents. | References | | HUMA, Sylvia Mono | | Was shot dead by Bophuthatswana Police in Thabane, Bophuthatswana, on 25 February 1990. Youths were burning government buildings when the police opened fire. | References | | HUMAN, Dirk Hendrick | | His property was damaged in a limpet mine explosion at a bus stop near the Checkers shopping complex in Silverton, Transvaal, on 4 July 1986. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/1999/0257). | References | | HUMAN, HS | | Was 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, Bombing, Pretoria. | References | | HUMAN, Theron | | Sustained minor injuries when MK operatives detonated a car bomb using a remote control device outside the Ellis Park rugby stadium, Johannesburg, on 2 July 1988. Two spectators leaving the rugby match were killed and thirty seven others sustained minor and major injuries. Four operatives from MK’s Special Operations Unit, including its commander, were granted amnesty (AC/2001/161). | References | | HUNT, Sarie | | Was injured when a limpet mine exploded on a municipal bus in Gardiner Street, Durban, on 30 November 1993. At the time, the explosive was being conveyed by APLA operatives to an intended target. When it accidentally exploded, twelve people were killed, including one of the operatives. One APLA member and two PASO members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0076). See APLA attacks. | References | | HUTCHESON, Andrew | | 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 |
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