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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 N
| Name | Age | Description | | | NHLAPHO, Nobelungu Sannah | 23 | An ANC supporter who was raped and shot in Evaton, Transvaal, on 26 June 1993 by named IFP supporters who had earlier shot and killed her boyfriend. | References | | NHLAPHO, Sipho | 24 | A UDF supporter and student activist, was detained, harrassed and tortured by members of the Security Police from 1976 onwards. He moved to Balfour, Transvaal, and was kept in solitary confinement before being detained for about three months on suspicion of burning down a councillor’s house. He was later charged with resisting arrest, and sentenced to seven months in prison. | References | | NHLAPHO, Zodwa Ellen | | Was detained by members of the SAP for nine months and kept in solitary confinement in Katlehong, Transvaal, during 1986. | References | | NHLAPO, Bafana Swartbooi | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Ratanda, near Heidelberg, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991 during conflict in the township between IFP and ANC supporters. | References | | NHLAPO, Buti Samson | 48 | An IFP supporter who was abducted and shot dead, allegedly by ANC supporters, in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 17 August 1993 | References | | NHLAPO, David Sello | 16 | An ANC supporter who was beaten and stabbed by members of the A –Team who then attempted to ‘necklace’ him, in Parys, OFS, in November 1985. At the time there were ongoing clashes between members of the A-Team and township residents protesting over rent increases. In the same year, Mr Nhlapo was detained and tort u red by members of the SAP in Sasolburg, Transvaal, and in Heilbron, OFS. | References | | NHLAPO, Fanyana | | A COSAS member who was killed in an entrapment operation in Kagiso, Transvaal, on 15 February 1982. An askari purporting to be an MK operative offered to train him and three other COSAS members in the use of hand grenades. Once inside the venue (the pumphouse of an abandoned mine), explosives were detonated, killing three. Five Security Branch operatives from Vlakplaas , Security Branch Head-quarters, the Eastern Transvaal and Soweto Security Branches, including the commander of Vlakplaas and his commanding officer, were refused amnesty by majority decision (AC/2001/198). | References | | NHLAPO, Lucas Mbalekelwa | 13 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Lynville, near Witbank, Transvaal, on 15 March 1990 during political conflict in the township. | References | | NHLAPO, Mpopo James | | Was injured by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, in 1992 during intense conflict between IFP -supporting hostel-dwellers and mainly ANC-supporting residents. | References | | NHLAPO, Mzwakhe Moses | 22 | An MK operative who was shot and killed by named members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 26 April 1992 after an argument in which ‘Khetisi Kheswa’ gang members demanded he remove his ANC T-shirt. The police were allegedly summoned by the gang and arrived at Mr Nhlapo’s house where he was then shot and killed in a gun battle with police. | References | | NHLAPO, Mzwakhe Samson | | Was one of three vigilantes pursued and hacked to death by UDF supporters in Standerton, Transvaal, in June 1987, because he was believed to have collaborated with members of the Pirates soccer club and community councillors to persecute UDF supporters. Two UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References | | NHLAPO, Nelisile | | An IFP supporter who was assaulted, allegedly by ANC supporters, in her home in Tokoza, Transvaal, on 17 August 1993 when the perpetrators came to look for her father. | References | | NHLAPO, Sematla Ezekiel | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead, allegedly by members of the SAP, in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 24 September 1990 after violent political conflict erupted on the East Rand in August 1990. | References | | NHLAPO, Velaphi Moses | 33 | A UDF supporter who was shot dead, allegedly by members of the SAP, while returning from a meeting about a rates boycott in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 24 October 1988. | References | | NHLEBELA, Marosa Rose | 41 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters in Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 16 March 1994. See Sonkombo arson attacks. | References | | NHLEBEYA, Trilo Aaron | 26 | Was arrested and assaulted with sjamboks by alleged members of the SAP and SADF in Malelane, Transvaal , in June 1986. He was later tried and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. Mr Nhlebeya had participated in a community initiative to get rid of individuals acting as ‘comrades’ who allegedly robbed members of the community. | References | | NHLEBO, Hazekia Ngoyoli | 14 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 24 October 1992 after he and his brother were abducted by unidentified persons from their home in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. His brother was also killed. | References | | NHLEBO, Themba | 17 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 24 October 1992 after he and his brother were abducted by unidentified persons from their home in Folweni, KwaZulu, near Umlazi, Durban, in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. His brother was also killed. | References | | NHLEKO, Simanga Clever | 21 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters and named members of the KwaZulu Police while he was studying at his home in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 19 August 1992. | References | | NHLENGETHWA, Enos | | An MK member who was detained by members of the Security Branch in Vryheid, Natal, in 1984. Mr Nhlengethwa had recently returned to South Africa after a long period in exile. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead. | References |
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