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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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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 T
| Name | Age | Description | | | THUKUZAYO, Soyiso Shadrack | | A Transkei Defence Force (TDF) soldier who was injured during an attempted coup in Umtata, Transkei, on 22 November 1990. Seven TDF soldiers were killed and some 33 wounded. Four of the coup conspirators were granted amnesty. Six Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for providing arms for the attempted coup. An SADF Military Intelligence operative, who applied for amnesty for his role in supporting the coup, later withdrew his application (AC/2000/036; AC/2001/095 and AC/2001/199). | References | | THULARE, Gregory | | He suffered an attempt on his life in 1986 when shots were fired at his home at Tembisa, Tvl, by a covert unit of the Northern Transvaal Security Branch who suspected him of supporting the ANC. Three Northern Transvaal Security Branch operatives, including the divisional commander, and a member of an SAP Special Investigation Unit were granted amnesty (AC/2001/0062). | References | | THULE, Thuleleni | 48 | An IFP supporter who had her house burnt down by ANC supporters in Emabheceni, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 25 August 1991, allegedly in an attempt to force the family to leave the area. | References | | THULELA, Sonwabile | 25 | Was shot and injured by named members of the SAP on 23 July 1985 at Phakamisa High School in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. Scholars were involved in a student protest when police randomly shot at students, killing two and injuring six others, including teachers. The perpetrators were found guilty of murder and attempted murder and were sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment but did not serve their sentence. | References | | THULO, Emily | 35 | Was severely injured when she was repeatedly beaten by opponents of Chief Lion in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, on 4 December 1976. At the time, there was a dispute between contesting groups over the chieftainship of the Bataung. | References | | THULO, Martha Mampoke | 23 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP while she was collecting rent cards during a rent boycott in Khuma, Stilfontein, Tvl, on 28 February 1986. Police reportedly came to the hospital to arrest Ms Thulo, but nurses denied she was there and warned her to escape. | References | | THULO, Norah Mpho | | Was shot in the hand and thigh in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 10 May 1992 during conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. | References | | THUNGO, Babazi Bhekuyise | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in Johannesburg, on 6 April 1992 due to his trade union activities. | References | | THUNTULWANA, Nkululeko Simon | 15 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Bongweni, Kokstad, Natal, on 2 May 1990, during extended Workers’ Day protests. An inquest reportedly found that the perpetrators were acting in self-defence, though Nkululeko was shot in the back of the head. | References | | THUNYISWA, Evelyn Masego | 22 | A SASCO member who was arrested by members of the SAP on 17 September 1977. She was tortured with electric shocks and kept in a dark room filled with teargas for three hours at the Wa rrenton police station in Vryburg, Cape. She had been on her way to Steve Biko’s funeral in King William’s Town, Cape. | References | | THUPAEMANG, Gonnamang Jack | 19 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Kuruman, Cape, on 11 February 1994, while toyi-toying at his school. The students were protesting the poor condition of their school. | References | | THUSANA, Mhoyi Amon | 44 | An ANC supporter who had his home burnt down by a representative of the Lebowa government in Casteel, Tzaneen, Transvaal , in June 1986. Mr Thusana’s name was on a list of people accused of witchcraft. | References | | THUSI, Abednigo Maviyo | | Was killed in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, allegedly by members of the KwaZulu Police (KZP), on 5 October 1991. KZP members were alleged to be colluding with the IFP and attacking ANC supporters. | References | | THUSI, Dudzile Josephine | | Was shot dead by named IFP members at Ntuze, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 28 June 1993 for not attending the weekly IFP general meetings. All all who failed to attend were labelled amaqabane . | References | | THUSI, Ernest Beki | 38 | A member of the Sibongile Civic Association who was detained under emergency regulations in Newcastle, Natal, on 16 June 1986. In detention, he was severely beaten and tortured by members of the Security Branch, allegedly because he was thought to be involved in organising a rates boycott in Sibongile township. | References | | THUSI, Kehla | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by fellow ANC supporters in Empangeni, Natal, on 15 July 1993 in the course of a serious internal feud. | References | | THUSI, Maxwell | | A member of the UDF-supporting Umlazi Youth League who was assaulted and then died from smoke inhalation when his house in Durban was attacked and burnt down on 23 October 1985. This incident occurred during ongoing conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters following the killing of UDF leader Victoria Mxenge in August 1985. | References | | THUSI, Mbeki Ziphred | 22 | A hostel-dweller who was abducted after leaving the hostel in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, in August 1976 during conflict between residents, hostel-dwellers and police. He has never been seen since. A newspaper reported that six people were killed that day, two allegedly shot by police. | References | | THUSI, Mkeyi Alpheus | | Disappeared while travelling from Greytown to visit family in KwaMashu, Durban, during political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in November 1990. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead. | References | | THUSI, Sandile | | Was assaulted by Inkatha supporters in Durban on 23 October 1985 during political conflict following the killing of UDF leader Victoria Mxenge in August | References |
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