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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 | | | SHEZI, Ziningi Sylvia | | She had her home at Esimozomeni, Richmond, Natal burnt down by unidentified perpetrators in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in 1992. | References | | SHEZI, Ziphelele Vivian | | An ANC supporter who was killed in Mahwaqa, near Port Shepstone, Natal, by alleged IFP supporters in April 1990, following the unbanning of political organisations in February. | References | | SHIBANDA, Mhlaba Solomon | 68 | A People’s Congress supporter who lost property and livestock when his house was petrol-bombed in August 1980 in Pietersburg, Transvaal . The attack was linked to conflict that erupted in February 1980 at Ga-Matlala village about Lebowa’ s proposed independence from South Africa. Residents who opposed independence were forcefully removed, their houses were burnt and their livestock taken to government farms. | References | | SHIBE, Jabu Adelaide | 39 | She had her house set alight by ANC supporters in Gamalakhe, KwaZulu, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 26 March 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SHIBE, Linda Elphas | 28 | A UDF supporter who was shot and severely injured by KwaZulu Police members at KwaMashu, Durban, on 23 December 1989. He had been operating underground for some years when he was attacked. He is now paralysed and confined to a wheelchair. | References | | SHIBE, Nomzindo Ida | 46 | She had her house, which was located in an ANC-dominated area of Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters during political conflict in March 1993. At least 18 people were killed in political violence in Bhambayi in March 1993, and 75 homes were burnt down. See ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. | References | | SHIBE, Vakushiwe Milton | 45 | He had his home burnt down by IFP supporters during political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993. | References | | SHIBE, Vusi Gunnet | 25 | An ANC supporter who was arrested in Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 3 April 1990 and held for over a month, allegedly because of his political activities. | References | | SHIBURI, Elias | 25 | Disappeared while in police custody in 1978 and has not been seen since. He is presumed dead. He had been arrested after visiting an uncle in Mozambique, and appeared in the Protea Magistrate’s Court in early 1978, the last time he was seen by his family. The police claimed that Mr Shiburi was released on 8 February 1978. | References | | SHIKITA, Fuzile | | An ANC member who was tortured while in detention in Bizana, Transkei, in March 1960 during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SHIKOANE, Mokgoma | 28 | Was severely beaten with sjamboks and tortured by members of the Lebowa Police on 1 January 1986 in Pietersburg, Tvl, because of his political activities and refusal to accept Chief Sekoane as chief of the area. | References | | SHIKWANE, Habakuk Magabutlane | | An ANC activist who was assaulted and detained for six weeks by members of the SAP in 1959 in Pretoria. He was subsequently banned for five years. | References | | SHILLOW, Craig | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | SHILLOW, Roger | | Was a victim of what became known as the Magoo’s bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | SHINGA, Bheki Bethlehem | 42 | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed by IFP supporters at the Glebelands hostel in Umlazi, Durban, on 3 August 1992, allegedly because he did not heed an IFP-organised stayaway. Another person was also killed in the hostel that day. | References | | SHINGA, Gilbert | 38 | Was shot dead by a named Inkatha supporter in the Tophet Reserve at Mtwalume, near Umzinto, Natal, on 13 April 1990, allegedly because he refused to attend an Inkatha self-defence camp. | References | | SHINGA, Meshack | 49 | He lost his house in an arson attack in Richmond Farm, near KwaMashu, Durban, in April 1994 in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SHINGA, Nana Michael | 44 | Was one of thirteen people killed in an attack by UDF and ANC supporters on Inkatha supporters in the Mahwaqa area, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 24 March 1990. Two UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2000/041). | References | | SHINGA, Nkosinathi Dennis | | Was shot and injured by Inkatha supporters in Ntuzuma, near Durban, on 10 October 1988 in intensifying conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters. | References | | SHINGA, Themba | 21 | Was detained and tortured by named KwaZulu Police members in Port Shepstone, Natal, on 10 August 1987. Police arrived at his home and found handguns and ammunition allegedly belonging to his friend, who was a UDF supporter. Both were taken into custody where they were tortured. | References |
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