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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 B
| Name | Age | Description | | | BHAMBULA, Stanford Bhifane | | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed by unidentified persons in an attack on his home in Lamontville, Durban on 30 November 1990 during intensifying political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Mr Bhambula’s wife, also an ANC supporter, was shot and injured in the attack. | References | | BHAMBULE, Albertina | 57 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in an attack by unidentified persons on her home in Lamontville, Durban, on 30 November 1990 during intensifying political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Ms Bhambula’s husband, also an ANC support e r, was killed in the attack. | References | | BHANA, Khayaletu Patrick | | Was shot in the back by members of the SAP in Uitenhage, Cape, on 21 March 1985 when police opened fire on mourners toyi-toying on their way to a funeral. | References | | BHANGOSE, Mathubeni | 38 | He had his home in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in 1993 at a time of competititon for re s o u rces and political dominance between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions in the area. More than three hundred people died violently in Bhambayi in 1993. Hundreds of homes were burnt down. | References | | BHEFILE, Phumezile Lennox ‘Kid’ | 26 | He had his home destroyed in an arson attack by UDF supporters in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, in 1986. In February 1990 he again lost his home in an arson attack in KwaNobuhle during conflict between the UDF and AmaAfrika supporters. See AmaAfrika. | References | | BHEKI, Mazwazwa John | | A UDF supporter who suffered trauma when a group of Inkatha supporters and Caprivi trainees attacked a UDF meeting in a house at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 18 January 1988. Nine people were killed and an estimated 200 people were injured in the attack. The group went on to destroy around eight houses. One former Inkatha member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | BHEKUMUZI, Cosmos | | A private security guard who was shot and injured by four APLA operatives during an attack on police members at the Khayelitsha train station, Cape Town, in 1992. Four other private security guards were injured in the attack. Two APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0103). See APLA attacks. | References | | BHEME, Nocingile Castalina | 38 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by members of the Transkei Police in Bebeza Village, near Sterkspruit, Transkei, on 1 January 1990 during a consumer boycott and campaign of opposition to the chiefs. | References | | BHEME, Vuyelwa Cynthia | 44 | Was severely beaten by members of the Transkei Police in Bebeza Village near Sterkspruit, Transkei, on 1 January 1990 during a consumer boycott and campaign of opposition to the chiefs. | References | | BHEME, Zandisile | | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by members of the Transkei Police in Bebeza Village, near Sterkspruit, Transkei, on 1 January 1990 during a consumer boycott and campaign of opposition to the chiefs. | References | | BHENGU, Amon | | A UDF supporter who had his house and property destroyed on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of a heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least 120 homes burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | BHENGU, Bafikile Rosta | 49 | An Inkatha supporter who had her home in Cottonlands, Verulam, Natal, petrol-bombed on 12 January 1990 when UDF supporters attacked mourners at a night vigil for the slain son of a local Inkatha chairman. Thirteen people, including nine children, were killed. Ms Bhengu suffered another incident of arson on 7 December 1991, this time in Emangwaneni, Bulwer, Natal, during an IFP attack in which she was mistakenly taken to be an ANC supporter. See Verulam attacks. | References | | BHENGU, Beauty Dumisile | 36 | An ANC supporter who had her home burnt down by Inkatha supporters on 10 February 1990 in KwaNxamalala, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, in political conflict following the unbanning of political organisations on 2 February. Ms Bhengu was reportedly shot dead two years later in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg. | References | | BHENGU, Bheki | 17 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named Inkatha supporters at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 13 November 1989. | References | | BHENGU, Bheki Johannes | | A UDF supporter who had his house and property destroyed on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of a heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least 120 homes burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | BHENGU, Bhekinkosi | 53 | An IFP supporter who was shot and injured and lost his home and shop at Loskop, near Estcourt, Natal, in an attack by ANC supporters on 30 April 1993. | References | | BHENGU, Busiswe Maria | 39 | She was killed when named Inkatha supporters petrol bombed her home in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 19 January 1990. The attackers suspected the Bhengu family of being sympathetic to the UDF. Ms Bhengu’s son and daughter also died in the attack, and her husband was shot and injured. | References | | BHENGU, David Nyangenzima | 42 | Was shot in the leg when named Inkatha supporters attacked his home in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 19 January 1990. The attackers suspected the Bhengu family of being sympathetic to the UDF. Mr Bhengu’s son, daughter and wife were all killed in the attack. | References | | BHENGU, Hlengiwe Mary-Jane | | Was killed when named Inkatha supporters attacked her home in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 19 January 1990. The attackers suspected the Bhengu family of being sympathetic to the UDF. Ms Bhengu’s brother and mother were also killed in the attack. Her father survived the attack with gunshot injuries. | References | | BHENGU, Jabulisiwe Florence | 39 | An ANC supporter who lost her home in an arson attack by IFP supporters at Nhlangakazi, near Stanger, Natal, on 16 January 1994. | References |
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