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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 | | | SHONAPHI, Xolo | 63 | She had her house burnt down on 7 April 1994, when gunmen attacked a homestead in Izingolweni, near Port Shepstone, Natal, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Five people were killed and four injured in the attack. Between 1990 and 1994, about 2000 people in the Port Shepstone area fled their homes to escape the violence. | References | | SHONGOANE, Mamotsha Anna | 67 | She had her house burnt down by a group of residents on 6 March 1981 at Ellisras, Tvl, during violent conflict over chieftainship in the village. | References | | SHONGOANE, William | | Was shot dead by a named perpetrator on 6 March 1981 in Ellisras, Transvaal , during violent conflict between two brothers over the chieftainship in which one brother petrol-bombed the other’s house, and was then shot dead by his brother. The villagers then split into two groups and attacked each other by burning houses. | References | | SHONGWANE, Paikie Meshack | 32 | He lost his home in an arson attack on 6 March 1981 in Shongoane village, Ellisras, Tvl, during violent conflict by two brothers over chieftainship in the area. Mr Shongaone supported Chief Simon Shongoane. | References | | SHONGWANE, Samuel Masetla | 44 | He died after he was assaulted with an axe by supporters of Chief William Shongoane, at Ga-Shongoane, Ellisras, Tvl, during clashes between supporters of rival chiefs William and Simon Shongoane. | References | | SHONGWE, Anna | 32 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Mofolo, Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 16 June 1986 during the state of emergency. | References | | SHONGWE, Arron Mdutshwa | 33 | Was shot dead on 31 December 1992 in Tokoza, Tvl, allegedly by SAP members and IFP supporters, during intense conflict on the East Rand. Police allegedly often exacerbated the conflict between ANC and IFP supporters by siding with the IFP. | References | | SHONGWE, David Bogelo | | Was shot dead in Brits, Transvaal , in July 1990. His body was found in the veld and his taxi was discovered in a parking lot close to SAP headquarters, filled with explosives. An MK operative was indicted and later applied for indemnity for Mr Shongwe’s murder and for the bomb he planted in the taxi. | References | | SHONGWE, Mabalane Fontwane | 41 | Was beaten by members of the SAP and detained for two years on 11 January 1984 in Nelspruit, Transvaal , because he opposed the Inyandza National Movement’s attempts to impose a new chief in the KaNgwane homeland. Those opposed to the homeland system assaulted a number of Inyandza members and beat up the magistrate who had come to preside over the proceedings of instituting the new chief. | References | | SHONGWE, Madabula | 40 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by named ANC supporters when they opened fire on his home in KwaMthethwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 20 May 1993. Three other people were shot dead in the incident. | References | | SHONGWE, Mary Nongazi | | Was subjected to psychological torture and harassment by members of the SAP in 1990 in Brits, Transvaal, after her son was shot dead and his taxi was found filled with explosives at a parking garage attached to police headquarters in Pretoria. It later emerged that Mr Shongwe’s son was killed by an MK operative and his taxi was then used to make a car bomb. The bomb was discovered before it exploded. | References | | SHONGWE, Michael | 32 | Was stabbed and seriously injured by named gang members in Brits, Tvl, in 1989. | References | | SHONGWE, Mlamuli | 37 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead at his home in Tokoza, Alberton, Tvl, on 12 August 1992, during conflict between the ANC and IFP which spilled over into the taxi industry. | References | | SHONGWE, Ms (first name not given) | | She had her house at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, petrol-bombed by ANC suppporters in November 1990. The attack was allegedly intended to instil fear in her sons, who were part of a team investigating political violence in the area. | References | | SHONGWE, Mtuwelizwe Abram | | An ANC supporter who was arrested, detained and tortured in 1986 in Komatipoort, Tvl, because he allegedly participated in the murder of member of the Kabasa gang. | References | | SHONGWE, Mxosheni | 52 | He had his house petrol-bombed by ANC supporters in Skhokho, Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, in November 1990, allegedly because his son was part of an a team investigating the death of a political activist. | References | | SHONGWE, Thandi Josephine | 33 | An ANC operative who was detained on 7 November 1988 and kept in solitary confinement in Vosloorus, Tvl. Ms Shongwe was accused of harbouring terrorists and hiding illegal ammunition in her house. | References | | SHONGWE, Thembinkosi | 46 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by ANC supporters in KwaMbonambi, Kwa-Zulu, near Richards Bay, Natal, on 3 July 1993. He was actively involved in recruiting members for the IFP and therefore targeted by ANC supporters in the area. | References | | SHONGWE, Zini | | Was shot and killed by members of the Black Cats at her home in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal , in 1991. The attackers sought to kill Ms Shongwe’s son, but could not find him. One perpetrator, then a member of the Black Cats, who later defected to the ANC, was granted amnesty (AC/98/0121). | References | | SHOPE, Mark | | A SACTU official, along with three others, were twice targeted for killing, first at the Lion Park Motel and later at the Oasis Motel, Gaborone, during August and September 1987. Both operations, jointly conducted by SADF Special Forces and the Security Branch, failed. The divisional commander of the Western Transvaal Security Branch and five Soweto Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0308). | References |
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