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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 S
| Name | Age | Description | | | SIMELA, Namkoni Selinah | 47 | She had her home burnt down on 16 June 1986 in Mathyzensloop, KwaNdebele, during a night vigil for ‘comrades’ killed by Imbokodo vigilantes and KwaNdebele Defence Force members. Mathyzensloop residents reportedly fled to the hills to escape the violence. | References | | SIMELANE Sbusiso Carol | 19 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and axed to death by unidentified people at a taxi rank in Pietermaritzburg during ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters on 3 February 1993. Three others were killed; he was the only survivor. | References | | SIMELANE, Allison Msuvukela | 42 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead in an attack on his home in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 10 July 1992, in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. The attackers reportedly wanted guns, which they believed the family had received from Ulundi. His wife was severely beaten during the attack. | References | | SIMELANE, Bheki | 19 | Was shot dead in Katlehong, Tvl, on 2 February 1992 during conflict between hostel-dwellers and residents. Hostel-dwellers were allegedly coerced into IFP membership, and relations between residents and hostel-dwellers became increasingly strained. | References | | SIMELANE, Bhekuyise Simon | 29 | An ANC supporter who was stoned and stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Ezakheni, KwaZulu, near Ladysmith, Natal, on 13 March 1994, in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SIMELANE, Buti Peter | | Was stabbed and shot to death by IFP supporters in Dube, Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 8 September 1991. The perpetrators were returning from a funeral at the Jabulani stadium in Soweto. | References | | SIMELANE, Eunice | 53 | An IFP supporter who was severely beaten in an attack on her home in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 10 July 1992, in ongoing conflict between the ANC and IFP. The attackers reportedly wanted guns, which they believed the family had received from Ulundi. Her husband was killed in the attack. | References | | SIMELANE, Gcinwayinkosi Petrus | 27 | An ANC supporter who was tortured, stabbed and shot dead by members of an ANC-aligned self-defence unit on 30 August 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl, because he refused to patrol with them. | References | | SIMELANE, Gwete Enock | 52 | Was shot and severely injured while travelling in a taxi in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 3 June 1992 during conflict between IFP-aligned Mzimhlophe hostel-dwellers and residents. | References | | SIMELANE, Jabulani Kom | 42 | He lost his house in an arson attack in Ondondolo, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 August 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | SIMELANE, Joe Johannes | 23 | Was shot and arrested by members of the SAP in May 1985 in Tsakane, Brakpan, Tvl, after he attended the funeral of someone killed by hostel-dwellers. A group of mourners attempted to storm the hostel and police intervened. | References | | SIMELANE, Johannes Meleni | 23 | An ANC supporter who died after he was stabbed and shot by members of the IFP-aligned Khumalo gang on 4 August 1993 in Tokoza, Alberton, Tvl. | References | | SIMELANE, Johannes Zwelibanzi | 24 | A member of the SAP who was injured in a limpet mine explosion at the Newcastle magistrate’s court, Natal, on 23 November 1986. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/139). | References | | SIMELANE, Linah Silukazi | 24 | She had her home damaged in an arson attack by Imbokodo vigilantes in Mathyzensloop, KwaNdebele, on 27 June 1986 during violent conflict over KwaNdebele independence. | References | | SIMELANE, Miles Simon | | An IFP supporter who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Katlehong, Tvl, on 7 December 1993. Eleven people were killed, nine execution-style, during conflict between the local ANCYL and SDU members. Thirteen SDU members were refused amnesty (AC/1998/0013). | References | | SIMELANE, Mpembe Amos | 45 | An IFP supporter who had his home in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack by ANC supporters on 19 June 1991. | References | | SIMELANE, Nokuthula Aurelia (aka ‘Sibongile’) | 23 | A courier for MK from Bethal, Transvaal , who was abducted f rom the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg by members of the Soweto Security Branch on 8 September 1983 and held initially at the Norwood Police flats. She was later taken to a farm near Thabazimbi, Transvaal , and held for several weeks, during which time she was severely tortured. She subsequently disappeared and is presumed dead. Eight Soweto Security Branch operatives applied for amnesty for the detention and torture only. Three applications were refused and five were granted (AC/2001/185). | References | | SIMELANE, Nonozana Anna | 53 | 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 | | SIMELANE, Simon | | Was shot dead in a drive-by shooting outside his house in Katlehong, Tvl, in February 1992. | References | | SIMELANE, Solomon | 48 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters on 28 June 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl, during conflict between hostel-dwellers and residents. | References |
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