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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 | | | SITHOLE, Jabulani | | An alleged IFP supporter who was injured during a confrontation between ANC and IFP supporters at Gengeshe, Richmond, Natal, on 26 September 1992, in which at least nine people were killed. Two ANC supporters were granted amnesty (AC/97/0063). | References | | SITHOLE, Japhet Ndeyi | 47 | Was severely assaulted and his house was set alight by named Inkatha supporters in KwaZayeka, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritz-burg, on 20 October 1987. He and his family had been harassed over a period of time by Inkatha supporters. They fled the area after the attack. | References | | SITHOLE, Jeremiah Victor | 18 | Was detained and tortured by members of the Security Branch on 12 June 1986 in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on the first day of the state of emergency. | References | | SITHOLE, Joel Jiga | | A civilian who was killed when the vehicle in which he was travelling detonated a landmine planted by MK operatives on the Diepgezet/Barberton road, Transvaal , on 28 March 1987. Three of his relatives were also killed and one passenger survived. The attack formed part of ‘Operation Cetshwayo’, an MK landmine campaign in the Eastern Transvaal. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/111). See ANC landmine campaign. | References | | SITHOLE, Johannes Mpiyonke | 53 | An IFP supporter who was severely injured when he was stabbed and burnt by ANC supporters in KwaMawula, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 1 March 1991 | References | | SITHOLE, Joseph | 18 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP on 26 August 1976 in Soweto, Johannesburg, during the aftermath of the 1976 Soweto uprising. | References | | SITHOLE, Joseph | | A COSAS supporter who was beaten to death by SAP members on 8 September 1984 in Sebokeng, Tvl, during protests against rent increases and local councillors which led to widespread destruction of property. This period is popularly known as the Vaal uprising. | References | | SITHOLE, Joseph Boy | 44 | An ANC supporter who was assaulted with knobkerries and sticks by IFP supporters in Katlehong, Tvl, in August 1993. Clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and mostly ANC-supporting residents left thousands of people dead. | References | | SITHOLE, Judas | 58 | Was beaten and his windows and furniture were broken by AWB supporters on 11 May 1991 in Tshing, Ventersdorp, Tvl. A group of indviduals dressed in AWB uniforms entered the squatter camp at Tshing and destroyed property and assaulted the occupants of shacks. | References | | SITHOLE, Klaas Mzaman | 18 | Was detained, assaulted and tortured with electric shocks by SAP members in March 1986 at Pretoria North police station, Tvl, in connection with his political activities in Alexandra, Johannesburg. | References | | SITHOLE, Lessia (Eliza Maqo) | | A UDF supporter who had her house looted and set alight on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of a heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least 120 homes burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | SITHOLE, Lewis | 31 | A self-defence unit member who was injured in a drive-by shooting in Katlehong, Tvl, in September 1992 while patrolling the area. Conflict between ANC and IFP supporters was high with residents being attacked by alleged IFP and ISU members. | References | | SITHOLE, Mamo Alexina | 19 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death on 4 December 1991 when IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers attacked ANC supporters in Bruntville, near Mooi River, Natal. See Bruntville attacks. | References | | SITHOLE, Mandla | 27 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Estcourt, Natal, on 26 October 1993, allegedly because he and a friend had refused to join a group of IFP supporters in burning down the homes of ANC supporters. Mr Sithole’s friend was also killed. | References | | SITHOLE, Mandlenkosi Shadrack | | Was beaten and shot by named members of the SAP at KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 9 February 1986. | References | | SITHOLE, Martha | 38 | She lost her house when it was destroyed by alleged 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 | | SITHOLE, Meshack Mngenelwa | | Was burnt to death by ‘comrades’ on 18 June 1986 in Moutse, KwaNdebele, during violent resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | SITHOLE, Mfaniseni Orbert | | Was shot and wounded when ANC security guards opened fire from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and around 100 injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142). | References | | SITHOLE, Mhlaba Ernest | 21 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed by Inkatha supporters in Pietermaritzburg in June 1990. | References | | SITHOLE, Mhlawilale Piet | | Was shot dead by named Imbokodo members on 4 January 1986 in Moutse, KwaNdebele, during resistance to incorporation. | References |
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