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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 | | | SHINGA, Viya Typhina | 38 | Was shot and severely injured by Inkatha supporters in Mtwalume, near Umzinto, Natal, on 13 April 1990, allegedly because her husband refused to attend an IFP self-defence training camp. Ms Shinga’s husband was killed in the same attack. | References | | SHINGANGE, Lilly Mthembu | 32 | Was shot in her left leg and another was killed when MK operatives attacked the state vehicle in which they were travelling in Nkowa Kowa, Gazankulu, on 15 June 1990. The person killed was identified as a member of the Security Branch. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2000/98). | References | | SHINGANGE, Nwamongoni Samuel | 40 | He had his home burnt and his furniture axed on 27 February 1985 in Tzaneen, Tvl, allegedly by a group of named youths. There was a conflict between Sothos and Shangaans in the former Gazankulu homeland. | References | | SHINGANGE, Thomas | 33 | A member of the SAP who was shot and killed, and one person injured, when MK operatives attacked his vehicle in Nkowa Kowa, Gazankulu, on 15 June 1990. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2000/98). | References | | SHIPALANA, John | 56 | Was shot and killed on 11 March 1985 by members of the Lebowa Police at Tzaneen, Tvl, during a battle between Sothos and Tsongas in the area. | References | | SHIRINDA, David Mikhuza | 29 | Was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting on 16 April 1994 in Vosloorus, Boksburg, Tvl. | References | | SHIYANI, Billy | | An ANC supporter who was shot during protests in Mdantsane, Ciskei, on 25 December 1988 | References | | SHKITA, Zanyokwe | | Was beaten by members of the SAP in Bizana, Transkei, in 1960 during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SHKOSANA, Mhlaulani Jacob | 26 | He had his property destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in 1975 at Dennilton, KwaNdebele, allegedly because he resisted the incorporation of Dennilton into Lebowa. | References | | SHOBA, Bafana Michael | 23 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Richmond, Natal, in January 1991 in the ongoing struggle between supporters of the ANC and IFP for political supremacy in the area. He was missing for a week before his bullet-ridden body was found at the Richmond mortuary. | References | | SHOBA, Mlandelwa Michael | | An IFP supporter who was shot and killed by ANC supporters in Ndaleni, Richmond, Natal, in April 1991. | References | | SHOBEDE, Mduduzi Vincent | 21 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down in Mkhukhuze, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, on 22 March 1994 in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Between January and March 1994, political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters resulted in 47 cases of arson-related violence in Eshowe. | References | | SHOBEDE, Ntombizethu Clarah | 47 | She lost her house and livestock in an arson attack in Zindophe, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, in April 1994 in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Between January and March 1994, political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters resulted in 47 cases of arson-related violence in Eshowe. | References | | SHOBEDE, Sonosini | 61 | She lost her house in an arson attack in Zindophe, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, in the political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in 1994 during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SHOBEDI, Samson | 27 | Lost two houses in an arson attack in Zindophe, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in 1994, during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | SHOKE, Solly Zacharia (aka ‘Jabu’) | | An MK commander who was injured in an attack by Vlakplaas operatives at his home in Mbabane, Swaziland, during 1986. The operation, allegedly authorised by Security Branch Headquarters, was conducted at the request of the Eastern Transvaal Security Branch. The commander of Vlakplaas was granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/008). | References | | SHOKWE, Sephora Sanah | 48 | An ANC supporter and executive member of the Tokoza Civic Association who was severely assaulted in her home by IFP supporters on 9 March 1991. They were looking for guns allegedly hidden in her house and beat her with AK rifles and fired shots at the ceiling and walls. A few days later they returned and destroyed her furniture. Her husband and son were also injured in the attack. | References | | SHOMANE, (first name not given) | | A member of the SAP who was the target of an attempted killing when MK operatives threw a stone at his home in Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1988, in an effort to lure him outside where they could shoot him. A window was broken by the stone. Mr Shomane did not emerge from the house and the attempt was abandoned. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/0013). | References | | SHOMANG, Labuang Amas | 47 | Was arrested on 18 March 1977 in Moletsane, Soweto, Johannesburg. During his four-month detention in John Vorster Square, he was left naked in a cell and denied medical treatment. | References | | SHOMOLEKAE, Theboho Phillip | 31 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Theunissen, OFS, on 23 November 1990. The water supply in the area had been cut off due to rate boycotts, and the shooting occurred when police fired at the residents who had gone to fetch water from a nearby farm. | References |
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