MTHIMKHULU, Xolisile Thikane

Age 20

Description
An ANC and UDF supporter who was seriously injured by named members of the SAP on 23 July 1985 at Phakamisa High School in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. Scholars were involved in a student protest when police randomly shot at students, killing two and injuring six others, including teachers. The perpetrators were found guilty of murder and attempted murder and were sentenced to ten years` imprisonment but did not serve their sentence. Mr Mthimkhulu`s left leg and arm are now semi-paralysed.