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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 | | | SOKHELA, James | | Was killed and his body was set alight by a named IFP supporter in Empangeni, Natal, on 28 October 1990 in intense political conflict. | References | | SOKHELA, Mduduzi Madoda Amos | 18 | A UDF supporter who was shot dead by a named Special Branch member when armed men opened fire at a private wedding party at Greytown, Natal, on 5 September 1987. | References | | SOKHELA, Muzi | 32 | An Inkatha supporter who was stabbed to death by ANC supporters in Pietermaritzburg on 21 July 1990. | References | | SOKHELA, Nelson Thulani | 15 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Bruntville, near Mooi River, Natal, on 15 August 1992 in political conflict between township residents and hostel-dwellers. | References | | SOKHELA, Nomusa Faith | 19 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Bruntville, near Mooi River, Natal, on 4 December 1991, when the perpetrators attacked White City residents. Ms Sokhela was killed while attempting to run away. See Bruntville attacks. | References | | SOKHELA, Norah | | 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 | | SOKHELA, Norman | | An IFP supporter who was shot and injured by a named ANC supporter in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, on 16 December 1992, while travelling in the same car as a prominent IFP member, who was the target of the attack. Three people died and several were injured. | References | | SOKHELA, Nothile Alice | 24 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and injured by a named Inkatha supporter in KwaNxamalala, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritbzurg, on 10 February 1990. | References | | SOKHELA, Rosemary Nonhlanhla | 39 | An Inkatha member who had her house burnt down by UDF supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 9 March 1989. | References | | SOKHELA, Sizakele Anna | 60 | An ANC supporter who lost her house when it was burnt down by IFP supporters in the Nkumba area of Bulwer, Natal, on 8 December 1991. Her son was shot dead in the attack. | References | | SOKHELA, Tholani Gertrude | 51 | An ANC supporter who lost her home when it was burnt down by alleged Inkatha supporters in April 1990 in Gezubuso, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, in continuing violence following the seven-day war | References | | SOKHELA, Vincent Philani | 18 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal, on 19 March 1987, after they accused him of planning violence. | References | | SOKHELA, Zani Selina | | 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 | | SOKHELA, Zenzele | 22 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in the Nkumba area of Bulwer, Natal, on 24 October 1992. His body was then burnt and thrown over a cliff. | References | | SOKHELE, Bethuel Monali | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the Kwazulu Police(KZP) in Ezimbokodweni, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 13 February 1990. The KZP were allegedly collaborating with Inkatha supporters to attack ANC supporters. Mr Sokhele’s brother was shot dead in the incident. | References | | SOKHELE, Clement Nkosinathi | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the Kwazulu Police (KZP) in Ezimbokodweni, Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 13 February 1990. The KZP were allegedly collaborating with Inkatha supporters to attack ANC supporters. Mr Sokhele’s brother was shot and injured in the incident. | References | | SOKHELE, David Dumisani | | A 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 | | SOKHELE, Mtenjwa Simon | 42 | An ANC supporter who was shot and stabbed to death on 8 November 1990 when Inkatha-supporting hostel-dwellers attacked residents in Bruntville, near Mooi River, Natal, following the killing of an Inkatha supporter. See Bruntville attacks. | References | | SOKHELE, Mtonyani Royal | 31 | Was shot dead on 17 May 1986 in Tokoza, Tvl, while working as a security guard at the house of the mayor. At the time, local councillors and people associated with them were seen as legitimate targets in the political struggle. | References | | SOKHELE, Nhloko | | An IFP supporter who was shot and injured by a named ANC supporter in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, on 16 December 1992, while travelling in the same car as a prominent IFP member, who was the target of the attack. Three people died and several were injured. | References |
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