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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 | | | SEBOTSA, Patrick Bobby | | He had his home in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein, petrol-bombed in 1989 by Orange Free State Security Branch operatives. One Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0025). | References | | SEBUSI, Maditaba Maggie | 22 | Was shot dead by the IFP-aligned ‘Khetisi Kheswa’ gang on 12 January 1991 in Sebokeng, Transvaal , at the night vigil of Christopher Nangalembe, an ANCYL member killed by the gang. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | SEDIBE, Glorius ‘Glory’ Lefoshie (aka ‘September’ or ‘Lucas Seme’) | | A senior MK commander who was abducted by Vlakplaas and Eastern Transvaal Security Branch operatives whilst in custody at the Mankanyane Police Station, Swaziland, on 13 August 1986. Following his abduction, Mr Sedibe was re c ruited to work for Vlakplaas and later for SADF Military Intelligence. Nine Security Branch operatives, including the divisional commanders of the Eastern Transvaal and of Vlakplaas, were granted amnesty for the abduction (AC/2001/094). | References | | SEDIBE, Sareta Sarah | 50 | An ANC supporter who was severely assaulted and thrown out of her home, in Alexandra, Johannesburg, by IFP supporters on 1 March 1991. Alexandra was tense after numerous clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and mainly ANC-supporting residents. | References | | SEDINYANE, Nthabiseng | 41 | She lost her home in an arson attack by alleged followers of Chief Tshajwa on 11 December 1976 in Maboloka, Bophuthatswana. There was conflict in the area between Chief Tshajwa and Chief Lion at the time. | References | | SEDUMEDI, Olga | 14 | Was shot by members of the SAP on 19 June 1976 in Molapo, Soweto, Johannes-burg, during the 1976 Soweto uprising. | References | | SEDUMEDI-ZINGENI, Boshalala Martha | | She fell and broke her ribs trying to escape an attack by IFP supporters in 1990 at the Merafe hostel, Soweto, Johannesburg, following the announcement by the IFP that it was to become a political party. This decision resulted in an extensive recruitment campaign in hostels. Hostel-dwellers who refused to join the IFP were targeted. | References | | SEDUTLA, Lambert Mangopo | 18 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in 1990 in Winterveld, Bophuthatswana. At the time residents were handing a memorandum to the Chief Magistrate on issues including unfair treatment by police, unfair education practices, discrimination at schools and the findings of the Smith Commission into the Winterveld massacre. | References | | SEEISO, John Gaopalelwa | 38 | Was shot in the leg and arm by members of the South African Police on 12 September 1990 in Katlehong, Transvaal. Mr. Seeiso is paralysed as a result of the shooting which occurred during growing tension between IFP and ANC supporters. Police were accused of being partial and failing to protect the community against indiscriminate attacks. | References | | SEEMA, Charlie Charles Steven | 30 | A member of the Dobsonville Civic Association who was beaten, tortured and detained for 14 days by a named and other members of the Municipal Police in Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg, in July 1990 for erecting a shack on a councillor’s land without permission. | References | | SEEMA, Edward | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because Mr Seema resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Hilda Kwinaite | 52 | She lost her home in an arson attack on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Machuene Ntina | 66 | She lost her home in an arson attack on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Malose Kenneth | | He lost his home when it was burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlane, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because Mr Seema resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Manare Ramasela | | He had his home burnt down on 2 Febru a ry 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, during conflict over the Matlala chieftaincy between Chief BK Matlala, backed by the Lebowa and South African governments, and Chieftainess Matlou Matlala, with the backing of the ANC-aligned People’s Congress. | References | | SEEMA, Maphuti | | She lost her home in an arson attack on 2 Febru a ry 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because she resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Maripa Obed | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because Mr Seema resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Matlou Evens | | He had his home was burnt down on 2 February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because Mr Seema resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Rosina | | She lost her home in an arson attack on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because she resisted Lebowa’sproposed independence from South Africa. | References | | SEEMA, Tlou Obed | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 in GaMatlala, Lebowa, allegedly by supporters of Chief BK Matlala, because Mr Seema resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References |
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