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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 S
| Name | Age | Description | | | SAAIRES, Rojen | 20 | A UDF activist who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Knysna, Cape, on 3 December 1985. At least one other person was injured in the shooting. | References | | SABANI, Dumezweni Patrick | 23 | Was shot and killed by named members of the SAP at Reyini, near Adelaide, Cape, on 27 July 1988 while attending a soccer match. There was a confrontation that day between police and community members. | References | | SABATANA, Mncedisi Welcome | | A prominent APLA member from East London who was killed by APLA members in 1984 in Tanzania as a result of political division in the organisation. Mr Sabatana had gone into exile in 1975. | References | | SABELA, Debra Baphi | 22 | She had her home burnt down in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 27 March 1994 in intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Her brother was severely burnt while trying to save items from the burning house. | References | | SABELA, Lucky Muzikayise | 15 | Was severely burnt on 27 March 1994 while trying to save items from a burning house in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SABELA, Skhumbuzo | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by IFP supporters who attacked his mother’s home at Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in April 1993. Mr Sabela lost his sight in one eye as a result of the attack. | References | | SABELA, Thoko Regina | 48 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by IFP supporters in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in April 1993. Her son was shot and severely injured in the attack. | References | | SABELA, Thokozile Duduzile | 59 | She had her home and possessions destroyed by unidentified persons in KwaShozi, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, in May 1992 in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | SABELO, Cyril Musa | | Was stabbed and injured by members of the ANCYL in Chatsworth, Durban, on 26 December 1993 in continuing political conflict in the area. | References | | SABELO, Evelyn | 53 | An Inkatha leader who was killed in a hand grenade explosion at her home in Umlazi, Durban on 22 August 1986. The explosion, caused by a named perpetrator, allegedly a UDF support e r, occurred in the aftermath of the killing of human rights lawyer Victoria Mxenge. Ms Sabelo’s son was severely injured in the explosion. | References | | SABELO, Florence | 34 | She had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by unidentified persons on 16 February 1992 in violent conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. One person was killed and seven homes burnt down in Bhambayi in February 1992. | References | | SABELO, Ian Bongani Smith | 21 | An Inkatha supporter who was severely injured in a hand grenade explosion at his home in Umlazi, Durban, on 22 August 1986. His mother, who also died in the attack, was a well-known Inkatha leader. The explosion, caused by a named perpetrator, allegedly a UDF supporter, occurred in the aftermath of the killing of human rights lawyer Victoria Mxenge. | References | | SABELO, Jabulani | 34 | An ANC supporter who was shot by IFP supporters in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, during 1992. He died of his injuries at Ngwelezana Hospital on 9 May 1993. | References | | SABELO, Jabulani | | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by IFP supporters at Ongoye, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 10 May 1993. | References | | SABELO, Johannes | 50 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by Inkatha supporters on 25 December 1985 in Ezimbokodweni, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, in what became known as the Umbumbulu massacre. | References | | SABELO, Thuleleni Irene | 49 | An ANC supporter who had her house at Ekuthuleni, Umlazi, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters on 2 February 1992. See Ekuthuleni attacks. | References | | SABELO, Winnington | | A member of the IFP Central Committee and the Umlazi Dispute Resolution Committee who was shot dead in his shop by ANC supporters on 7 February 1992 in Umlazi, Durban. | References | | SABI, Eddie Simphiwe | 18 | The Tokoza COSAS general secretary who was severely beaten by members of the Special Branch in 1986 in Tokoza, Transvaal. The police were reportedly seeking information on student activists in the area, many of whom had gone into exile. | References | | SABOSHEGO, Potlako Mokgwadi | 17 | A PAC member who was arrested on 8 August 1986 in Daveyton, Tvl. During his detention he was tortured and beaten by members of the SAP. | References | | SACCO, Robert | | An ANC supporter who lost his home in an arson attack by named members of the Security Police on 19 December 1981 in Rhodes, Cape. Right-wing residents and farmers reportedly tried to discourage the influx of predominantly left-wing young people to the area. | References |
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