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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 T
| Name | Age | Description | | | TENZA, Thulebona Fortune | | An ANC supporter who was stabbed, axed and shot dead by unidentified people at a taxi rank in Pietermaritzburg on 3 February 1993 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Three other people were also killed and one was injured. | References | | TERBLANCHE, Steven Frederich | 22 | A sergeant in the SAP who was shot and killed on 23 April 1994 when members of the BWB and AWB attacked and robbed the Devon Air Force Base at Nigel, Tvl, in order to arm themselves in preparation for attacks on whites on election day. Two AWB members and one BWB member were refused amnesty for the killing (AC/1999/0014). | References | | TETE, Monwabisi | 20 | Was severely beaten by Special Constables in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 1 August 1988. He is mentally disturbed as a result of the head injuries he sustained. | References | | THABANA, Hlaku Theodora | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Tvl, on 23 August 1985 during conflict between residents and police. | References | | THABANCHU, Terresia Masabatha | 47 | A local ANC leader who was shot dead by SAP members in Bloemfontein on 17 November 1990, allegedly in a targeted killing. | References | | THABANE, Zacharias Taka | 72 | Was stabbed to death by IFP supporters who attacked mourners at a night vigil in Klipspruit, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 18 August 1990 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. Two others were killed in the same attack. | References | | THABATA, Sisa Mangaliso | | A teacher who suffered damage to property when his vehicle was petrol-bombed by Orange Free State Security Branch operatives on an unknown date in or near Bloemfontein. One Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/ 0025). | References | | THABEDE, Badeni Josiah | 51 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the arm by an IFP supporter in Piet Retief, Tvl, in 1993. Since 1992, Mr Thabede had been detained, shot and assaulted by members of the SAP and IFP supporters on several occasions. | References | | THABELA, Lufuno Philemon | 38 | Was arrested on 13 August 1987 and tortured in Louis Trichardt, Tvl, because he was believed to be in touch with his cousin, a suspected MK operative. | References | | THABETHA, (family) | | Suffered damage to their homestead when it was set alight by members of the SDU during political conflict in Tokoza, Tvl, in 1993. Family members were perceived to be IFP supporters. One SDU member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0186. | References | | THABETHE, Agnes | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters at her home in Taylors Halt, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritz-burg, on 24 January 1991 in ongoing political conflict. | References | | THABETHE, Beauty | | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters at her home in Taylors Halt, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 24 January 1991 in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | THABETHE, Bhekie Sibusiso | | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Taylors Halt, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 24 January 1991 in political conflict in the area. Two family members were killed in the attack. | References | | THABETHE, Bongani Petros | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal, on 9 September 1991 in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | THABETHE, Bongekile Qondeni | 43 | An IFP supporter who was shot and severely injured by fellow IFP supporters who attacked her home in Esigodlweni, Estcourt, Natal, on 28 October 1990. The attackers were allegedly looking for her sons, whom they believed to be ANC supporters. Ms Thabethe’s daughter was also shot and injured in the attack. | References | | THABETHE, Ciko Joseph | 55 | An ANC supporter who had his home in Ntuzuma, near Durban, destroyed in an arson attack by Inkatha supporters in April 1989. | References | | THABETHE, Gladys Matobhi | 37 | Was shot and paralysed by IFP supporters in Taylors Halt, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, in political conflict in the area on 24 January 1991. Two family members were killed in the attack. | References | | THABETHE, Lena Zihlazile | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Taylors Halt, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritz-burg, in political conflict in the area on 24 January 1991. One other family member was killed in the attack. | References | | THABETHE, Mabutho Caiphas | | Was stabbed, shot and burnt to death by UDF supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 25 August 1988. He was the brother of an Inkatha supporter. | References | | THABETHE, Maxwell | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in an attack on CONTRALESA Chief Molefe’s homestead at Nqutu, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, on 7 November 1993. The attack was allegedly motivated by Molefe’s refusal to call up men in his area to defend the IFP. An IFP leader was implicated in the attack. Eleven ANC youths were killed and seven injured. | References |
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