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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 SA-SG
| Name | Age | Description | | | SEEMA, Vusimuzi Josiah | 29 | A member of the SAP who lost his house and car in an arson attack on 4 March 1990 in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, during ongoing violence in the area between rival factions of the ANC-aligned Khutsong Youth Congress. Policemen in the area took sides in the conflict and as a result were targeted. | References | | SEEMANE, Randolph Moreetseng | | Died in mysterious circumstances in February 1991 from multiple gunshot wounds on the eve of a stayaway organised by the Jouberton Civic Association (JCA), in Jouberton, Klerksdorp, Transvaal. Seemane was a prominent member of the JCA and had previously been detained. | References | | SEEMELA, Elias Kasper | | Was injured when members of MK’s Special Operations Unit detonated an explosive in a car outside the SADF Witwatersrand Command headquarters in Johannesburg on 30 July 1987. At least 68 people were injured. Three MK operatives and one UDF supporter linked to MK were granted amnesty for their roles in this attack (AC/2001/0003 and AC/2000/248). | References | | SEEMOLA, Seemola | | 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 | | SEFAKO, Andrew | | Was detained under emergency regulations at Smithfield police station, Orange Free State (OFS), on 30 June 1985/6. In custody he was severely beaten and tortured by named members of the SAP. | References | | SEFAKO, Vincent | | Was hit by a car and killed in Soweto, Johannesburg, in November 1987, allegedly on the orders of a prominent ANC leader. | References | | SEFALA, Dileka Reuben | | Was sjambokked by Imbokodo vigilantes on 23 March 1986 in Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | SEFALI, Bassie | 18 | Was detained under emergency regulations at the Bethulie police station, OFS, on 30 June 1986. In custody he was severely beaten and tortured by members of the Security Branch. | References | | SEFATSA, David | 19 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death in Moakeng, Kroonstad, Orange Free State (OFS), on 23 May 1992, by unidentified SAP members and members of the Three Million gang. | References | | SEFATSA, Neo Reginald | | Was shot dead on 15 July 1992 in Sebokeng, Transvaal, in a drive-by shooting. | References | | SEFATSA, Phehello Sam | 28 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960. Police opened fire on a crowd of unarmed people holding a peaceful protest against the Pass Laws, killing sixty nine people and injuring several others. | References | | SEFATSA, Rebecca | | Was injured and suffered damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | SEFATSA, Reginald Jaja | | Was one of the ‘Sharpeville Six.’ He was severely beaten during his arrest on 9 November 1989 at Sharpeville, Ve reeniging, Transvaal . While awaiting trial for the murder of a town councillor, he was tortured in various ways. The ‘Sharpeville Six’ were found guilty in the first judgment based on common purpose with the actual perpetrators, and sentenced to death. Their sentences were commuted after an international campaign for clemency. | References | | SEFATSE, George | | A member of the Municipal Police who was one of six policemen injured when MK operatives opened fire on their patrol van in front of the Lindela hostel, Katlehong, Tvl, on 12 October 1988. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0294). | References | | SEFOKISI, Johannnes | 58 | He lost his house in an arson attack in 1976 at Maboloka, Bophuthatswana, during conflict between two chiefs in the area. | References | | SEFOLO, Harold Sello | | Was abducted from Witbank, Tvl, on 16 July 1987 by a Northern Transvaal Security Branch askari purporting to be an MK operative. He and two others were taken to the Portland Cement mine near Pienaarsrivier, where they were tortured during interrogation and then killed by electric shock. Their bodies were taken to an abandoned road in Bophuthatswana and blown up in a landmine explosion. Three Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0030; AC/1999/0032 and AC/2000/107). | References | | SEFULARO, Ntebang Nelly | | Was beaten and stabbed on 5 January 1991 at her home in Lehurutshe, Bophuthatswana, by ANC supporters because her son was a member of the Bophuthatswana Police and was regarded as a supporter of Chief Mangope. Ms Sefularo ’s daughter was killed in the attack. | References | | SEFULARO, Surprise | 18 | Was killed in Zeerust, Tvl, in January 1991 during conflict over the government of Bophuthatswana. | References | | SEFULI, Mpho Stella | 35 | Was seriously injured when a bus crashed into a house in Katlehong, Tvl, on 12 April 1993. She died a week later. Youths had stoned the bus to enforce a stayaway two days after the death of Chris Hani. The driver lost control and crashed into the house. | References | | SEFUME, Dorothy Dorcas Mankadimeng | 26 | An ANCWL member who was severely beaten and her furniture was broken, by a named SAP member, on 4 April 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl. Police were allegedly looking for Mr Sefume when the attack took place. | References |
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