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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 SJ-SZ
| Name | Age | Description | | | SMITH, JM | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, 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 | | SMITH, John Bernard | | Was robbed and stabbed to death by APLA operatives on his farm in Wesselsdal, Vanstadensrus, OFS, on 25 July 1993. Mr Smith’s wife was injured in the attack. Three perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0020). See APLA attacks. | References | | SMITH, Jordan | 31 | Was shot dead by ANC supporters in May 1992 in Sebokeng, Tvl. Several other family members, including his mother, were killed or injured in attacks at different times by ANC supporters because because one of the family members was an IFP supporter. | References | | SMITH, Myrtle | | Was shot and killed when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and 58 wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. | References | | SMITH, Nanki Emily | 19 | Was seriously injured when a hand grenade was thrown into her home in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 28 April 1992 by ANC supporters because one of the family members was an IFP supporter. Her mother was killed in the explosion and her aunt was seriously injured and subsequently died. | References | | SMITH, Ndleleni Thompson | 29 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down by fellow ANC supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 15 January 1992, allegedly because he refused to attend an ANC night camp. His three-month-old son was burnt to death in the attack. | References | | SMITH, Norman Ned | | He sustained damage to his property in a limpet mine explosion at a bus stop near the Checkers shopping complex in Silverton, Tvl, on 4 July 1986. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the attack (AC/1999/0257). | References | | SMITH, Ntomboxole Phyllis | 33 | She had her house in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by IFP supporters in December 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | SMITH, Oupa Abram | 20 | An IFP supporter who was burnt to death by ANC supporters in July 1992 in Sharpeville, Vereeniging. Tvl. Several other family members including his mother were killed or injured in attacks at different times by ANC supporters because of his political affiliation. | References | | SMITH, Rene | | Was injured in an attack by APLA operatives on her farm in Wesselsdal, Vanstadensrus, OFS, on 25 July 1993. Ms Smith’s husband was killed in the attack. Three perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0020). See APLA attacks. | References | | SMITH, Sandile | 3 months | Was burnt to death in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 15 January 1992. The attack was allegedly directed against his father, an ANC supporter, who had refused to attend an ANC night camp. | References | | SMITH, Sanni Alina | 52 | Was killed when a hand grenade was thrown into her house in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 28 April 1992 by ANC supporters because a family member was an IFP supporter. Her daughter was killed in the explosion and her sister was seriously injured and subsequently died. | References | | SMITH, Stephanus Johannes (Fanie) | | A civilian who was shot and killed when APLA operatives opened fire on a vehicle travelling from Zastron to Sterkspruit in the OFS on 18 March 1992. Mr Smith was shot dead while he lay injured next to the car. Another person was severely injured. Two managed to escape unhurt. See APLA attacks. 0ne APLA member was granted amnesty (AC/2000/148). See Zastron road ambush. | References | | SMITH, Zibuko | 29 | A member of the SAP who lost his house when it was burnt down by ANC supporters during political conflict in Uitenhage, Cape, in 1985. One ANC supporter was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0314). | References | | SNOW, Gillian | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, 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 | | SNOWY, Mr (first name not given) | | Was shot and killed by members of the SAP in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 22 September 1991, during political conflict in the area. | References | | SNYAMN, WNP | | Was present when MK operatives attacked the SADF base at Letaba stadium, Nkowa Nkowa, Gazankulu, on 12 April 1990. Five SADF members were injured. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/098) | References | | SNYMAN, ABG | | Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, 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 | | SNYMAN, Gilbert Lungile Ncinci | 39 | Chairperson of a local street committee who was detained under emergency regulations in Port Elizabeth, on 30 July 1986, and held for three weeks. | References | | SNYMAN, Pieter Daniel | | A member of the SAP who was shot and wounded on 13 July 1993 when the vehicle in which he was travelling was fired on at Heilbron, Tvl. See APLA attacks. Three APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0002). | References |
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