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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 | | | SINDANE, Manel Mtshiselwa | 78 | Was killed in a landmine explosion in Nelspruit, Tvl, on 25 March 1986. The mine was allegedly planted by named MK members, and was detonated by the minibus Mr Sindane was travelling in | References | | SINDANE, Nomathemba | 51 | She had her house burnt down by IFP supporters at Richmond, Natal, during political conflict in the area in 1990. | References | | SINDANE, Nomgqibelo Sarah | 48 | Was injured in an explosion in May 1988 near Graspan, Tvl. | References | | SINDANE, Piet | | Was shot dead on 1 January 1986 in Kgobokwane, KwaNdebele, by Imbokodo vigilantes who raided villages that day to assert their control over the newly incorporated Moutse. | References | | SINDANE, Sidumo Jeffrey | 58 | An IFP supporter who had his house destroyed in an arson attack at Esimozomeni, Richmond, Natal, during ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in 1991. | References | | SINDANE, Thomi Joseph | 37 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by ANC supporters in Phatheni, Richmond, Natal, on 30 November 1990. | References | | SINDANE, Vusimusi Lawrence | | An MK operative who was injured in an ambush by Eastern Transvaal Security Branch and Vlakplaas operatives on 14 August 1986. Four people were killed that day in two ambushes, one of which was near Nerston, Tvl, the other on the Swazi side of the border. Eleven Eastern Transvaal Security Branch and Vlakplaas operatives, including the commanders of Ermelo Security Branch and of Vlakplaas , were granted amnesty (AC/2001/148). | References | | SINDANI, Maneel Mashiselwa | | A UDF supporter who was injured in an explosion on 25 May 1985 near Tembisa, Tvl, when the minibus he was travelling in was bombed. | References | | SINDANI, Steven | | Was stoned to death after being made to drink petrol by members of the Astro youth group who suspected he was a police spy at Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on 19 February 1986. | References | | SINDU, Banzi Elphas | 19 | An SRC member who was beaten with a sjambok, allegedly by members of the SAP, shortly after the launch of COSAS in Dennilton, Tvl, on 10 September 1985. He was also arrested and charged with intimidation by named members of the SAP the same day. | References | | SINGONZO, Koki Simon | 61 | A National Party supporter and local councillor who had his home in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, destroyed in a hand grenade attack by ANC supporters in 1991. | References | | SINGQOTO, Alport | 44 | Was shot and severely injured on 22 March 1990 while standing outside the Town Council offices in Crossroads, Cape Town, by men shooting from a vehicle. Two men died in the shooting and Mr Singqoto was left paralysed. The shooting took place during conflict between two local Crossroads leaders. | References | | SINGWANE, Thomas Velaphi | | An ANC supporter who was shot by a named perpetrator on 19 February 1992 in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Tvl, in a drive-by shooting. | References | | SINOANE, Singalela Jeremiah | 46 | He had his home destroyed, allegedly by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the state’s proposal to incorporate Goederede into Lebowa because it would grant him chief rule, but many residents resisted incorporation, which resulted in the destruction of property and physical attacks. | References | | SINXOSHE, Nelson | 36 | A UDF supporter who was arrested and severely beaten by members of the SAP on 22 December 1985 in Philipstown, Cape. Earlier that day his sister had been shot dead by a Municipal Policeman. Residents then hacked and burnt the policeman’s father to death. Mr Sinxoshe was then arrested for this killing and later sentenced to 35 years imprisonment for murd e r. He was released as a political prisoner in 1991. | References | | SINYEMFU, Luxolile Ben | 21 | A UDF supporter and secretary of the Rosmead Youth Congress who was detained for four months on June 1986 in Rosmead, Cape. | References | | SIOBO, Tshibili Elisa | | She suffered psychological and mental distress in Louis Trichardt, Tvl, in October 1993 after a white farmer repeatedly subjected her to racist verbal abuse. Previously the same perpetrator had allegedly dragged her behind a tractor, injuring her chest, waist and left leg. | References | | SIPHIKA, Gladys Mbagem | | She had her home destroyed in an attack by IFP supporters in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1990. She was allegedly targeted because she was believed to be an ANC supporter. | References | | SIPHIKA, Mziwandile Ruben | 18 | Was severely beaten by named IFP supporters at Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1990. He was allegedly attacked because he was believed to be an ANC supporter. | References | | SIPHO, (other details unknown) | | An MK operative who along with three others, who were twice targeted for killing, firstly at the Lion Park Motel, and later at the Oasis Motel, Gaborone, during August and September 1987. Both operations, jointly conducted by SADF Special Forces and the Security Branch, were unsuccessful. The divisional commander of the Western Transvaal Security Branch and five Soweto Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty for their role in the operations (AC/1999/0308). | References |
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