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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 | | | KANGO, Amos Mazizi | 45 | An ANC leader who lost his home in an arson attack by followers of Chief Mdutshane in Flagstaff, Transkei, on 3 January 1993. At the time, the ANC’s attempt to establish a branch at Xopozo were opposed by the Chief. | References | | KANI, Cameron Dalintetho | 58 | A minister of religion who was shot dead by a named member of the SAP as he worked in his garage in New Crossroads, Cape Town, on 2 February 1988. | References | | KANUNU, Petros Balekile | 46 | An ANC supporter who was stoned by named ‘comrades’ who accused him of being an informer in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, in April 1985. | References | | KANYE, Yvonne Shiwe | 44 | Was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting by IFP supporters in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 9 July 1993. | References | | KANYILE, Daphne Tandani | 59 | An ANC supporter whose home was destroyed in an arson attack by Inkatha supporters in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, in April 1990, in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | KANYILE, Ntombikayise Lucy | 41 | Her house was burnt down by Inkatha supporters at Trust Feeds, New Hanover, near Pietermaritzburg, on 3 December 1990. | References | | KAPA, Reggie | | A political activist who was stabbed to death in GaKgapane, Lebowa, on 28 March 1986. | References | | KAPP, Cornelius Johannes | 42 | Was stoned by protesters while driving past Crossroads, Cape Town, on 12 September 1985, during widespread unrest in the area in the aftermath of the Pollsmoor march two weeks earlier. He died as a result of head injuries the following day. | References | | KAPU, Mbulelo | | A member of the Municipal Police who was shot and injured by MK operatives in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 20 January 1989. Two of his colleagues and a civilian were killed in the ambush. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0246). | References | | KARELSE, Johnny | 15 | Was shot dead by Special Constables in Bongolethu, Oudtshoorn, Cape, on 16 January 1988. Two other people were shot dead by Special Constables in Bongolethu that day. A fourth person died of his serious injuries two years later. The community subsequently won a court restraining order against the Special Constables. | References | | KARELSE, Simon | 21 | Was shot in the face and injured by members of the SAP in Mossel Bay, Cape, on 13 July 1993, during conflict between protesting residents and the town council. Two people were killed and several injured in the clash. | References | | KARIAMBANE, Dorothy | | He suffered severe damage to house and property as a result of a car-bomb explosion in Gaborone, Botswana, on 22 April 1987. The head of the Security Branch and four Northern and Western Transvaal Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty for this operation (AC/2000/214). See Gaborone car bomb. | References | | KARIEM, Juan Nolan | 17 | An SRC member who was detained in 1980, 1983, twice in 1985, and again in 1986 in Worcester, Cape, under security legislation. He was tortured and assaulted during his 1980 and 1983 detention. Mr Kariem was also convicted on political charges in 1983 and 1987. | References | | KARIEM, Ridwaan | 14 | A student activist who was severely beaten by named and other members of the SAP while in police custody or detention on several occasions in 1985 and 1986 in Worcester, Cape. On 26 June 1990 Mr Kariem was shot and injured by police during protests against ongoing racial discrimination in the area. | References | | KARRIEM, Shu-Eib | 19 | An SRC member and student activist who was detained in Worcester, Cape, in October 1985 and held for four months under emergency regulations. He was tortured on one occasion by named Security Branch members. | References | | KASA, Selebalo Sidwell | | A PAC activist who was arrested in Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 21 March 1960 because he was regarded as one of the instigators of the Sharpeville mass demonstration against pass laws, and held in detention until 1963. The demonstration led to the Sharpeville massacre. Upon his release, Mr Kasa was banned from the Vaal Triangle. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | KASANA, Mafuza | 29 | An ANC supporter who was severely assaulted while defending himself and his family against an attack on his home by members of the A-Team in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS) in 1985. In the attack, he and other family members were sjambokked. One of his brothers was killed. | References | | KASANA, Moffat Mafu | | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten while defending his family against an attack by members of the A-Team in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS) in 1985. Members of his family were sjambokked and one of his brothers was shot dead in the attack. | References | | KASANA, Nomahlubi Veronica | 23 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten in an attack on her family by members of the A-Team in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS) in 1985. | References | | KASANA, Nomasonto Verelene Sonti | 19 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten in an attack on her family by members of the A-Team in Thabong, Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS) in 1985. | References |
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