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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 T
| Name | Age | Description | | | TLOU, Daniel Sekwakwa | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because Mr Tlou resisted Lebowa’sproposed independence from South Africa. | References | | TLOU, Fani | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters at a night vigil in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 26 March 1991. Alexandra was tense following clashes between IFP and ANC supporters. | References | | TLOU, Hilda | | Was shot and injured by named IFP supporters at a night vigil in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 26 March 1991. Fifteen people died in the attack after clashes between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | TLOU, Jabulani Simon | 27 | Was shot in the knee and left foot and beaten with a rifle butt, reportedly for refusing to supply named members of the KwaNdebele Police with liquor in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, on 29 June 1988. | References | | TLOU, Khonjiwe Peikie | 34 | She had her house destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in July 1975 at Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation because it would grant him chief rule but many residents resisted, causing violent conflict. | References | | TLOU, Mdlophe Johanna | 25 | She had her house destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in July 1975 at Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation because it would grant him chief rule but many residents resisted, which caused violent conflict. | References | | TLOU, Nyonkana Poppie | 55 | She had her property destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in July 1975 at Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, during conflict over incorporation into Lebowa. Chief Mahlangu supported incorporation because it would grant him chief rule but many residents resisted, which caused violent conflict. | References | | TLOU, Piet | | Was severely injured when a limpet mine, planted by an MK operative from the ‘Dolphin Unit’, exploded at the entrance to the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Johannesburg on 15 December 1983. Seven people were injured. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003). | References | | TLOU, Rose | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Alexandra, Johannesburg, at a night vigil on 26 March 1991 following conflict between IFP-aligned hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | TOBELA, Annah | 46 | An Inkatha supporter who had her house in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by ANC supporters on 6 December 1989. | References | | TOBEZWENI, Mandla | 30 | An ANC supporter who was detained on 20 July 1987 in Mdantsane, Ciskei, in a clampdown on ANC and MK operatives. In detention, he was tortured by members of the Ciskei Police on 20 and 22 July 1987. | References | | TOBIAS, Molefi Richard | 43 | Was hacked and injured in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 22 July 1990 during an attack by IFP supporters after an IFP rally at the Sebokeng stadium. Nineteen people were killed in this incident. | References | | TOBILA, Mnube | | Sustained minor injuries when MK operatives detonated a car bomb using a remote control device outside the Ellis Park rugby stadium, Johannesburg, on 2 July 1988. Two spectators leaving the rugby match were killed and 37 others sustained minor and major injuries. Four operatives from MK’s Special Operations Unit, including its commander, were granted amnesty (AC/2001/161). | References | | TOBIN, Derek | 45 | Was shot and injured 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 | | TOD, Michael Gordon | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | TOFILE, Golden Sidaphi | 21 | Was severely beaten on his arrest in Paarl, Cape, on 18 June 1986. He was then detained under emergency regulations for three months at Victor Verster prison. See police brutality. | References | | TOFILE, Victoria | 40 | Was shot and injured in Tokoza, Tvl, on 22 May 1993 by a group of armed attackers, allegedly IFP supporters, who came to her shop and randomly opened fire, killing her brother and seriously injuring her young cousin. Earlier that day nine people were killed and 69 injured in clashes between ANC and IFP supporters and police. Violence erupted after a group of unidentified gunmen fired at Tokoza hostel during an ANC march to present a petition at the Alberton police station. | References | | TOFU, Wilfred | 73 | A community councilor and PAC supporter who lost his house in an arson attack in Mfuleni, Cape Town, in 1992, during the ANC’s campaign to force councillors to resign. | References | | TOHLANG, Blandina | | Suffered damage to property during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Tvl, on 17 June 1992, which left 45 people dead and 27 seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty; a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209). | References | | TOISE, Mtshutshisisi Christopher | 50 | A local squatter leader and MK operative who was detained and tortured by named policemen in Guguletu, Cape Town, in April 1986. He was charged with murder but was acquitted. He lost his home near Crossroads, Cape Town, in May 1986 during the attacks by Witdoeke vigilantes. He was severely beaten and detained by police under section 29 in February 1989 and was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment. | References |
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