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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 NG
| Name | Age | Description | | | NGWENYA, Johannes Rankie | | Was burnt to death by Imbokodo vigilantes in KwaNdebele, on 8 June 1986. Mr Ngwenya was reportedly on his way for military training from the ANC in Lusaka. | References | | NGWENYA, Joyce Sbongile | 40 | Was burnt to death and her house was destroyed in an arson attack, allegedly by IFP supporters, in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 11 September 1990. The East Rand was a central site of violent political conflict from August 1990. | References | | NGWENYA, Julius | | Was severely beaten by Imbokodo members in 1986 because he had an argument with a CID policeman. He was taken to Kwaggafontein police station, Tvl, where he was allegedly assaulted again | References | | NGWENYA, Lahliwe Gertrude | 65 | She lost her house in an arson attack by IFP supporters, allegedly in co-operation with members of the KwaZulu Police, in Mabhuyeni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 20 February 1994. The perpetrators were returning from a rally to launch an IFP branch in the area. One man was killed and five homes belonging to ANC supporters were burnt down. | References | | NGWENYA, Lerato Alpheus | | An AZAPO member who was shot and killed in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Transvaal, on 25 December 1993 during conflict between IFP, ANC and AZAPO supporters in the area. | References | | NGWENYA, Lindiswa | 23 | Was shot on 4 August 1983 when members of the Ciskei Police randomly opened fire on people in her home at Mdantsane, Ciskei, during the Mdantsane bus boycott. | References | | NGWENYA, Lolo | | An ANC supporter who was attacked and injured in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 24 March 1990, when IFP supporters attacked the house he was visiting. One person was killed in the attack. | References | | NGWENYA, Madlimbi Julia | 35 | Was shot and injured at a community meeting in Malelane, Tvl, in 1988 when occupants of a low-flying helicopter opened fire on the crowd. | References | | NGWENYA, Mafika | | Was injured when UDF supporters launched a petrol bomb attack on a bus along the N3 freeway, near Standerton, Transvaal, in March 1987. The bus was transporting Pirates soccer club players and fans to Tokoza. The Pirates were believed to be a vigilante group collaborating with community councillors and police in attacking the UDF. Three UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References | | NGWENYA, Mandla Michael | 22 | An ANC supporter who was beaten to death by unidentified perpetrators in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters at KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 17 June 1991. | References | | NGWENYA, Mary Poneng | 47 | She lost her house in an arson attack in Emdeni, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 22 May 1986 during a rent and consumer boycott. | References | | NGWENYA, Mohlophehi Alex | 26 | Was stabbed by a group of students, some of whom are named, in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1986. Mr Ngwenya was accused of being an AZAPO supporter during conflict between UDF- and AZAPO-supporting students. | References | | NGWENYA, Moses Mlilushekelwa | 40 | A KwaZulu Police member who was shot dead by Riot Squad members in Mpumuza, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 31 December 1988, while allegedly attempting to calm a march that was in progress. | References | | NGWENYA, Mqotywa Japan | 60 | Was shot and injured by members of the SADF in Germiston, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992. | References | | NGWENYA, Muziwakhe Boniface (aka ‘Thami Zulu’) | | An MK commander in charge of MK’s Natal military machinery, was recalled from Swaziland to Lusaka, Zambia, in 1987, on suspicion of being a South African agent. He was held in custody for two years and then released. Shortly thereafter, he was admitted to hospital in Lusaka, but died two days later. Various explanations have been advanced as to the cause of death, including illness and poisoning. The Commission was unable to make a finding on Mr Ngwenya’s death.While he was in custody, Vlakplaas operatives had illegally searched his house in Mbabane, Swaziland, in 1988, and threatened the occupants. A Vlakplaas operative was granted amnesty for the illegal search (AC/2001/070). | References | | NGWENYA, Nelisiwe | 20 | Was shot on 21 March 1993 in Whitecity, Kliprivier, Natal, when IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers opened fire on local residents. Ms Ngwenya died two days later in hospital. | References | | NGWENYA, Nhlanhla Bernard | | Was shot dead during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 8 August 1992. | References | | NGWENYA, Nkosinathi Emmanuel | 13 | Was arrested, severely beaten and tortured by members of the SAP at Sakhile near Standerton, Transvaal, in 1987 during intense conflict in the area among the youth who were divided into two groups. | References | | NGWENYA, Peter | | Was shot dead by IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers in Orlando, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 24 May 1991. Hostel-dwellers were coerced into IFP membership after Inkatha launched itself as a political party in 1990. As a result, relations between residents and hostel-dwellers became increasingly strained. | References | | NGWENYA, Samuel | 34 | Was severely beaten by imbokodo vigilantes in 1986 because he had an argument with a member of the CID. Mr Ngwenya was taken to the Kwaggafontein police station where he was assaulted again. | References |
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