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Content
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 L
| Name | Age | Description | | | LEBEREKO, Litshoane Elizabeth | 52 | Was severely beaten by AZAPO supporters in Bekkersdal, Transvaal, on 3 February 1991 during conflict between AZAPO and ANC supporters. | References | | LEBESE, Mdungwadi | 31 | He died after he was beaten and taken into custody by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Hammanskraal, Transvaal, in February 1987. | References | | LEBETE, Watkins | 30 | An ANC supporter who was killed by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in GaRankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 11 March 1994. There was a march in progress at the time of the incident. | References | | LEBETHE, Karel | | A traffic officer who was shot at 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 for the incident (AC/1998/0091). | References | | LEBETHE, Romanne Phillip | 16 | He lost an eye when a hand grenade was thrown at him in Tigane, Hartbeesfontein, Transvaal, on 17 November 1991. | References | | LEBOGO, Ketetsi Elbon | 56 | He lost his home at GaMatlala, Lebowa, in an arson attack by supporters of Chief BK Matlala on 2 February 1980 because Mr Ketetsi resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | LEBOGO, Ledile | 64 | She had her house burnt down by supportersof Chief BK Matlala in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | LEBOGO, Mamoletelo | 54 | She had her house burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | LEBOGO, Maphuti Maria | 61 | She had her house burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February1980, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | LEBOGO, Mosima Nelly | 50 | She had her house burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | LEBOKO, Joseph Lesoana | 20 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 26 March 1990 while taking part in an ANC-organised march to protest against high rents. | References | | LEBOKO, Tsietsi | | He died on 11 May 1991 after he had been repeatedly stabbed by self-defence unit (SDU) members in Maokeng, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), during a period of clashes between the SDU and the Three Million gang. Two SDU members were granted amnesty (A/C/96/0006 and AC/97/0050) | References | | LEBOPO, Puleng Martha | 66 | Was petrol-bombed by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in her home in GaRankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 4 April 1986. | References | | LEBURU, Naledi Esrael | | Was teargassed and assaulted by members of the Bophuthatswana Police on 15 September 1988 in Taung, Bophuthatswana, because he resisted the homeland government in Taung. | References | | LEBURU, Tsietsi Ismael | 21 | An ANCYL supporter who was detained and severely assaulted by a member of the SAP in Kroonstad police station, Orange Free State (OFS), on 11 August 1990, allegedly for failing to report daily to the police station while out on bail on a public violence charge. | References | | LEBUSO, Sindiswa Winnifred | 23 | Was dispossessed of her home and possessions and deported to Mount Fletcher, Transkei, in March 1964 during the banning of the ANC and PAC. | References | | LECHEKO, Mamotebang Emily | 19 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and kicked by members of the Transkei Police at her home in Matatiele, Natal, on 7 February 1990 during an organised boycott. | References | | LEDGERWOOD, Timothy John | 20 | Was repeatedly tortured by members of the Security Branch in Zeerust, Transvaal, in October 1981. | References | | LEDULA, Shadrack | 18 | An ANCYL supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 10 December 1993. | References | | LEDWABA, Alina Qeta | 36 | Was injured when AWB members detonated a pipe bomb at a taxi rank on the corner of Third and Park Streets in Randfontein, Transvaal, on 25 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Six people were injured in the blast. Six AWB members were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References |
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