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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 L
| Name | Age | Description | | | LANGA, Jabulani Nkosenye | | Was shot and wounded when ANC security guards from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, opened fire on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and at least one hundred were injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142). | References | | LANGA, John | 40 | An ANC supporter who died from multiple injuries inflicted by IFP supporters in Richmond, Natal, on 23 June 1991, in intense political conflict in the area. See Richmond attacks. | References | | LANGA, Lerato | 1 | Was shot and injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on children playing at a party in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 13 August 1991. | References | | LANGA, Lindeni Ivy | 52 | An ANC supporter who had her home destroyed by IFP supporters in an arson attack at Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, in April 1992, in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | LANGA, Lucky Thulani | 30 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by a member of the SAP in Ntuzuma, near Durban, on 26 June 1989, during political conflict. | References | | LANGA, Magcekeni Herbert | 48 | An IFP supporter who had his house burnt down by ANC supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in November 1990. His wife was stabbed and severely injured in the attack. | References | | LANGA, Mbongeni Robert | 39 | He died from injuries sustained when his room in Katlehong, Transvaal, was petrol-bombed on 13 May 1991 during ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | LANGA, Mfundisi Douglas | 35 | An ANC supporter was shot at by members of the KwaZulu Police while he was in his home in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in June 1990 during intense political conflict in the area. | References | | LANGA, Michael | | Was injured when Security Branch members detonated an explosive device at the Why Not Club, Vanderbijl Square, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. The club was targeted because it was allegedly frequented by ANC supporters. Four members of the Witwatersrand Security Branch, including the divisional commander and his deputy, and one Vlakplaas operative were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/046). | References | | LANGA, Michael Ngamula | 35 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Durban on 12 March 1993 during continuing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. | References | | LANGA, Ms (first name not given) | | Was publicly assaulted in Hambanathi, near Durban, on 5 May 1985, allegedly by Inkatha supporters possessing the homes of UDF supporters at a time of political conflict. Other women lost their homes in the same attack. | References | | LANGA, Mvakashi | 47 | An IFP supporter who was stabbed to death, allegedly by ANC supporters, in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 14 August 1990. | References | | LANGA, Mzu Caiphas | 47 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead on 14 February 1994 in Durban, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | LANGA, Nkosinathi Emmanuel | 34 | His home and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack on 24 March 1992 in Empangeni, Natal, during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | LANGA, Nombulele | | Was shot dead by alleged members of the SAP in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 13 August 1991. | References | | LANGA, Phaphamani | 40 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead at his home in Umlazi, Durban, on 24 August 1992, by men wearing camouflage uniforms. The men had first thrown teargas into the house. The attack occurred at a time of intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | LANGA, Phumzile Josephina | 50 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by IFP supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, during February1990, following the unbanning of political organisations on 2 February. Ms Langa’s son was killed in the attack. | References | | LANGA, Sibuku Petros | | Was shot dead when ANC security guards from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, opened fire on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and at least one hundred were injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142). | References | | LANGA, Thembelani Reginald | 21 | Was severely tortured while in detention in Welkom, Orange Free State (OFS), in 1980. Mr Langa was involved in a school boycott at the time. | References | | LANGA, Vukani Melusi | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by Inkatha supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 26 February 1990, following the unbanning of political organisations on 2 February. | References |
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