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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter R

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RADEBE, Thulani SimonAn IFP supporter who was stabbed to death by a named perpetrator on 7 February 1993 in Ratanda, Heidelberg, Transvaal, during conflict between IFP-supporting hostel- dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. Ratanda was tense after conflict between COSATU-aligned FAWU and IFP-aligned UWUSA members in a local factory spilled over into the surrounding community. References
RADEBE, Tobizile Fekie43An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in Vrede, Orange Free State (OFS), on 28 April 1993, when members of the SAP opened fire on crowds taking part in a march calling for the release of children held in custody. References
RADEBE, VeliA UDF supporter who was shot and injured when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy around eight houses. One former Inkatha member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). References
RADEBE, Victor Thulani26An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in train violence in Germiston, Transvaal, on 13 November 1991. Five armed IFP supporters boarded the train and opened fire on the commuters. References
RADEBE, Violet NozinjaWas killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). References
RADEBE, Winnie Tholo31Was attacked and savaged by a police dog in Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 23 August 1977. At the time, Soweto was in a state of civil unrest and police were given sweeping powers to arrest and detain. References
RADEBE, Zwelinjani Herold44An IFP supporter who was shot, stoned and burnt to death by ANC supporters in Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 11 April 1991. References
RADEDE, PaulusWas detained and died in his cell after being tortured at Odendaalsrus police station, OFS, on 31 October 1987. Mr Radede had not been politically active. References
RADEMEYER, WE Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty-one people were killed and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street bombing, Pretoria.References
RADILE, Sebako Johannes73He had his home burnt down by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in 1991 in Rustenburg, Transvaal, during violent conflict between people opposing the Mangope government and the Police. References
RADINGOANE, Joseph SebakoWas abducted and beaten by Imbokodo vigilantes on 1 January 1986 in Moutse, KwaNdebele. At Siyabuswa community hall Mr Radingoane and others were put in a room where the floor had been deliberately soaped to make it slippery and were then sjambokked and beaten where they fell. Between 200 and 360 individuals were abducted and assaulted for about 36 hours. The attacks, led by named KwaNdebele government officials, were designed to suppress resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele References
RADITLHARE, Dennis Tefo22A commander of MK who was shot dead by member of the SAP in Phuthaditjhaba, QwaQwa, in June 1991. References
RADITSELA, AndriesA union member who died after being beaten by members of the SAP in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 6 May 1985. References
RADU, Bonisile Edward34Was shot in the leg when members of the Ciskei Police opened fire on a mourners gathered at a night vigil in September 1985 in East London. References
RADUE, Pam A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’s Town Golf Club, Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and 17 injured in the attack. Four APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2001/182). See APLA attacks.References
RADUE, Ray A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’s Town Golf Club, Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and 17 injured in the attack. Four APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2001/182). See APLA attacks.References
RADZILANI, Ndiambane William 68Lost his home in Mauluma, Makhado, Transvaal, when it was set on fire in July 1987 by named ‘comrades’. Mr Radizilani was allegedly accused of witchcraft and hiding fugitives. His wife was stoned and injured in the attack.References
RADZILANI, VeleWas stoned by named ANC supporters in July 1987 when her house in Mauluma, Makhado, Tvl, was attacked and burnt down because her husband had been accused of witchcraft. References
RADZUMA, Magekha Samuel34Was beaten on a farm near Vuwani, Venda, by members of the SADF who suspected him of being in possession of firearms. References
RAFUBE, Mosito DanielA policeman who was stabbed and injured at his home by a named perpetrator in Upington, Cape, on 27 July 1991, as a result of political hostility towards policemen in the community. References
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