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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 Z
| Name | Age | Description | | | ZWANE, Busisiwe Alice | 18 | Was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Zwelibanzi, Paulpietersburg, Natal, in ongoing political conflict on 18 November 1993. The gunmen opened fire at a tavern, killing three people and injuring eight, including Ms Zwane and her sister. | References | | ZWANE, Buti Petro | 27 | Was beaten by named perpetrators, allegedly IFP supporters, on 10 October 1993 in Katlehong, Transvaal, while returning from the funeral of an ANC supporter. | References | | ZWANE, Charles Bongani | 20 | An MK operative who was detained repeatedly during 1989 in Protea, Soweto, Johannesburg, because of his political activities. | References | | ZWANE, Dorothy | 52 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 November 1992 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. Her husband, three children and a young relative were killed in the attack. | References | | ZWANE, Elijah | | An ANC supporter who was shot during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in Soweto, Johannesburg, in May 1992. The family allege that Mr Zwane’s life support system was tampered with by a named perpetrator at Baragwanath hospital, Johannesburg, in May 1992 and he died as a result of this. Mr Zwane had been detained several times before his death. | References | | ZWANE, Elizabeth | | Was severely injured when a bomb, planted by AWB members, exploded at a taxi rank on the corner of Odendaal and Victoria Streets in Germiston, Transvaal, on 25 April 1994. Ten people were killed and nine were injured in the blast. Four perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/03/42). See right-wing attacks. | References | | ZWANE, Elphas Mbongeni | 24 | An IFP supporter who was shot by ANC supporters in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, and died in hospital on 5 October 1992. His mother’s home was burnt down in the same attack. | References | | ZWANE, Foli | | Was abducted and severely beaten by alleged security force vigilantes in Leandra, Transvaal, in January 1986 during conflict between police and scholars at Impumelelo Combined School. | References | | ZWANE, Getroed Margarettha | 44 | An ANC supporter who lost her house in an arson attack by members of the IFP-aligned Toaster gang in Tembisa, Transvaal, in June 1993. | References | | ZWANE, Golova Elson | 50 | His home was lost in an arson attack by UDF supporters in Manzini Trust, Hazyview, Transvaal, on 5 June 1988. | References | | ZWANE, Gun Solomon | 50 | His shop was looted and set alight by ANC supporters in Siyathemba, near Balfour, Transvaal, on 1 May 1986. This took place during a stayaway in the area held as a way to commemorate the date and to call for its declaration as a public holiday. | References | | ZWANE, Hlome George | 45 | An ANC supporter whose house was burnt down by Inkatha supporters in Ntshongweni, KwaZulu, near Hammarsdale, Natal, in July 1988. | References | | ZWANE, Jeremiah | 20 | Was teargassed and survived an attempted killing by two unidentified perpetrators in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 4 November 1992. His parents, three siblings and his cousin were killed in the attack during political conflict in the area. | References | | ZWANE, Jerome Bekenkosi | 43 | Was injured when a hand grenade exploded in a bus transporting workers in Heidelberg, Transvaal on 28 September 1992. One person was killed and thirteen others were injured in the attack. A labour dispute between striking COSATU-aligned Food and Allied Workers' Union (FAWU) workers and non-striking IFP-aligned United Workers' Union Of South Africa (UWUSA) workers caused violent conflict from July to December 1992. | References | | ZWANE, Johannes | 65 | Was teargassed and shot dead in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 11 November 1992 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. His wife, three children and a young relative were killed in the attack. | References | | ZWANE, Josiah Zwelakhe | 22 | An AZAPO supporter who was arrested and detained in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during a rent boycott in the area. Prior to his detention he was continually harassed by the Special Branch. | References | | ZWANE, Jwi | | A leader of the Black Cats who was killed by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) in Wesselton, Ermelo, Transvaal, in July 1991. Several other people were injured in the incident. Five SDU members were granted amnesty (AC/98/0121). See self defence units (SDU). | References | | ZWANE, Khathazile Ivy | 64 | An IFP supporter whose house in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, was burnt down by ANC supporters on 5 October 1992. Her son was shot and fatally wounded in the same attack. | References | | ZWANE, Kutshwa Johanna | 42 | An ANC supporter who was shot by IFP supporters in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992. | References | | ZWANE, Lenah Tshidile | 61 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 1 March 1990 during conflict between police and the community when police occupied the area. | References |
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