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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 K
| Name | Age | Description | | | KWEYAMA, Ntombihleziphi Grace | 45 | Her house was burnt down by ANC supporters in Umkomaas, near Durban, on 18 September 1993 in continuing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | KWEYAMA, Richman Zama | | Was shot dead by named IFP supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 16 October 1993 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | KWEYAMA, Skhumbuzo | 22 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by Inkatha supporters in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, in 1990. | References | | KWEYAMA, Thandeka Rejoice | 29 | Her home at Umlazi, Durban, was burnt down by IFP supporters on 2 February 1992. See Ekuthuleni attacks. | References | | KWEYAMA, Thembeni Mavis | | A UDF supporter whose house was looted and set alight on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least one hundred and twenty homes were burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | KWEYAMA, Thembokwakhe James | 32 | A UDF supporter who was stabbed to death by Inkatha supporters while on his way home from a meeting at Mariannhill, Pinetown, Natal, on 19 June 1990. Three other UDF supporters were also killed in the attack. | References | | KWEZI, Ntsikelelo Abdul | 25 | Was shot and injured by a named member of the SAP in June 1985 while attending a funeral in KwaZakele, Port Elizabeth. | References | | KWINANA, Alfred | | Was stabbed to death when IFP supporters attacked the informal settlement of Swanieville, Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991 in retaliation for the earlier abduction of two hostel residents. Twenty-seven people were killed, one hundred and fifteen shacks were burnt and twenty five vehicles were set alight. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References | | KWINANGA, C | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Churc h S t reet, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty onepeople werekilled and two hundred and seventeen injured. The overall commander of M K ’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives weregranted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria. | References | | KWINDA, Tshinane Daphney | 16 | Was assaulted by members of the Venda Police in Thohoyandou, Venda, on 11 August 1988 during a protest march by pupils. | References | | KWINDLA, Joseph Themba | 52 | A UDF supporter who was severely beaten by members of the SAP while being arrested at his home in Kwezi, Hanover, Cape, on 12 June 1986, after which he was detained for three months in George prison under emergency regulations. He was again arrested and severely beaten and tortured in September 1986 after being accused of stealing a weapon. The charges against him were later withdrawn. See police brutality. | References | | KWIPI, Nonzima Patricia | 21 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Langa, Cape Town, on 21 March 1960, while she was walking near an anti-pass demonstration. | References | | KWISOMBA, Henry | 30 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 27 December 1976. The shooting took place during political conflict between Nyanga residents and migrant workers from the hostels over the Christmas 1976 period. | References | | KWUZWAYO, Khumbulani | | Was shot dead by a named perpetrator in Mapumulo, KwaZulu, near Greytown, Natal, in 1985, during intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | KYDE, Brian | 11 | Was shot by members of the SAP in Noordgesig, Johannesburg, on 16 June 1980 while walking home with his grandmother. Political tension in the area was high as many people were commemorating the Soweto uprising of 1976. See Soweto uprising. | References |
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