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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 | | | SHELEMBE, Sebenzile Dora | 40 | She had her home in Swayimane, Table Mountain, near Pietermaritzburg, burnt down by Inkatha supporters on 13 March 1990, in political conflict between ANC and Inkatha supporters following the unbanning of political organisations in February. | References | | SHELEMBE, Sibekaphi Bangizwe Albert | 47 | Was shot and injured by Inkatha supporters and members of the SAP who opened fire on him and a friend from a police vehicle in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal, on 31 March 1990. His friend was killed in the attack. | References | | SHELEMBE, Sophilinah | 52 | She had her house destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in ongoing political conflict in February 1991. | References | | SHELEMBE, Sydney Michael | 20 | Was stabbed to death by Inkatha supporters in Gezubuso, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 19 October 1987 in intensifying conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters. | References | | SHELEMBE, Thalithi | 55 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Gengeshe, Richmond, Natal, on 21 March 1991. The family had fled this IFP stronghold because they were ANC supporters, but had returned to attend the funeral of a family member. The house was attacked during the funeral vigil. Ms Shelembe’s son was also killed, and the house was burnt down three days later. | References | | SHELEMBE, Victor Sicelo | 47 | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters at Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, during political conflict on 27 July 1993. | References | | SHELEMBE, Vusumuzi Ezekia | 30 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Gengeshe, Richmond, Natal, on 21 March 1991. The family had fled this IFP stronghold because they were ANC supporters, but had re t u rned to attend the funeral of a family member. The house was attacked during the funeral vigil. Mr Shelembe’s mother was also killed, and the house was burnt down three days later. | References | | SHELVER, K | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, P retoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty-one people were killed and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street bombing, Pretoria. | References | | SHEMANE, Joseph | | Was killed when a hand grenade was thrown by members of the SADF’s 113 Batalion into a shebeen in Lulekani, Phalaborwa, Gazankulu on 2 March 1986. The incident occurred during conflict between the Lulekani Youth Congress and soldiers based at Skiettocht Military Base. The soldiers were charged and appeared in court but nothing came of the case. See Gazankulu hand grenade attack. | References | | SHEMBE, Londa Nsika | 45 | A priest who was shot dead in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in a targeted killing on 7 April 1989. Reverend Shembe allegedly refused to align himself politically, and conducted burial services for both Inkatha and UDF victims. This caused tension as he each party accused him of siding with the other. | References | | SHEMBE, Sikhumbuzo Elphas | 30 | An ANC supporter who was severely injured when he was beaten and shot by IFP supporters in Estcourt, Natal, on 14 September 1992. He died later in hospital. Political conflict had caused him to flee the area, but he was spotted visiting his uncle, and was attacked. | References | | SHEYI, Nomfundiso Priscilla | 32 | She had her house burnt down in fighting between ANC and IFP supporters, the latter allegedly supported by members of the ISU, in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in June 1993. | References | | SHEZI, (first name not given) | | He had his house burnt down at Nkandla, KwaZulu, near Melmoth, Natal, during conflict in the area between the IPF and ANC. | References | | SHEZI, Anton Mahawu | | An alleged IFP supporter who was shot dead 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 | | SHEZI, Babazane | | Was shot an injured by an IFP member during political conflict at Izingolweni, Port Shepstone, Natal, on 16 March 1991. An amnesty applicant testified that he killed Mr Shezi because he believed him to be an ANC supporter. He was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0339). | References | | SHEZI, Bheki Bonokwakhe | 21 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Ethembeni, near Stanger, Natal, on 10 August 1993. | References | | SHEZI, Bhekuyise Ambrose | 65 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by Inkatha supporters in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 17 March 1990 in conflict following the unbanning of political organisations in February. Mr Shezi and his family were trying tried to flee from an Inkatha attack, but their car broke down and both he and his son were killed. | References | | SHEZI, Bongani | | An ANC supporter who was abducted, stabbed to death and mutilated by IFP supporters in political conflict at Enseleni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, following an IFP rally on 10 February 1991. | References | | SHEZI, Bongekile Albertina | 39 | Was injured on 5 March 1993 when armed IFP supporters opened fire on the taxi in which she was travelling at Nkanyezeni in the Table Mountain area, near Pietermaritzburg, allegedly in a revenge attack for the killing of 6 IFP-aligned pupils on 2 March 1993. Ten pupils were killed and four injured. A further pupil died later. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0012). See Table Mountain bus attacks. | References | | SHEZI, Bongiwe | 61 | An IFP supporter who lost her property in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Njobokazi, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 25 August 1991. | References |
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