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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 C
| Name | Age | Description | | | CINGO, Abraham Thanduxolo | 17 | Was shot with birdshot and then assaulted by members of the SAP while under arrest in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, in February 1986. Mr Cingo stated that the police who shot him were disguised as workers on the back of a truck. | References | | CINGO, Zazise Zacharia | 39 | He had his home burnt down by IFP supporters in political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1993. | References | | CINGWENI, Nomajimi Angelina ‘Mbotho’ | 52 | An Inkatha supporter who had her house in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down by ANC supporters in February 1990 in violence following the release of Nelson Mandela. | References | | CIRA, Jabulani Dennis | 21 | An ANC supporter who was abducted from his home in KwaMashu, Durban, on 6 October 1993, and was later found dead at his school. Mr Cira was killed by an MK vigilante group calling themselves the ‘Cleaners’, who were allegedly targeting ANC members who chose to stay home rather than go into exile. | References | | CIRA, Mthembeni Lucky | | An ANC supporter who was beaten with a rifle butt and severely injured by four MK soldiers who entered his family’s home in KwaMashu, Durban, on 6 October 1993 and abducted his brother. Mr Cira was attacked by an MK vigilante group calling themselves the ‘Cleaners’, who were allegedly targeting ANC members who chose to stay home rather than go into exile. | References | | CITWA, Tembisile | 35 | Was severely injured after being beaten, stabbed and shot by IFP supporters who attacked him as he passed Mshayazafe hostel on his way home to Phola Park, Tokoza, Transvaal, on 15 August 1991. The attack was reportedly in revenge for the assault of a Mshayazafe hostel resident by a Phola Park resident earlier that day. | References | | CIYA, Hlalebane Medrina | 67 | His home near Ixopo, Natal, was burnt down in September 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | CIYA, Noqhamuka | 45 | Her home was destroyed in an arson attack at KwaNokweja, Ixopo, Natal, on 17 August 1993, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | CLAASEN, Alida Maria | | Suffered injuries when a limpet mine placed in a pot plant was detonated near the Juicy Lucy restaurant on the corner of Andries and Vermeulen Streets, Pretoria, on 26 May 1988. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/199). | References | | CLAASEN, Cornelius Nicolaas | | A member of the SAP who was killed when his SAP tracking unit ambushed an MK unit of seven members in Ellisras, Transvaal, on 8 August 1988. An MK operative was also killed and four SAP members wounded during this confrontation. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/081). | References | | CLAASEN, Jonathan | 21 | Was shot and killed by members of the Railway Police in Athlone, on 15 October 1985, in the Trojan Horse incident, Cape Town. | References | | CLAASENS, Ann | | A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’s Town Golf Club, Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and seventeen were injured in the attack. Four APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/2001/182). See APLA attacks. | References | | CLAASENS, Mike | | A civilian who was injured when APLA operatives attacked members and guests at the King William’s Town Golf Club, Eastern Cape, on 28 November 1992. Four people were killed and seventeen | References | | CLAASSEN, Shedrak Kholisile | 18 | A UDF supporter who was tortured in detention by named members of the SAP in Mossel Bay, Cape, on 2 October 1986. | References | | CLARENCE, M | | Was severely injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street, Bombing, Pretoria. | References | | CLARENCE, Neville James | 23 | A captain in the South African Air Force who was severely injured and blinded when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the SAAF headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street, Bombing, Pretoria. | References | | CLARKE, Kenneth Ralph | 37 | Was shot by police as he walked down a street in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, on 17 June 1980, during unrest and protest in the area commemorating the Soweto uprising. As a result of the shooting, he is partially paralysed. | References | | CLARKSON, Anik | | 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 seventy four other people. Seven MK operatives were | References | | CLARKSON, Christopher | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s Bar Bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injuredat least seventy four other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | CLASSEN, MPG | | Was injured when members of MK’s Special Operations Unit detonated an explosive in a car outside the SADF Witwatersrand Command headquarters in Johannesburg on 30 July 1987. At least sixty eight people were injured. Three MK operatives and one UDF supporter linked to MK were granted amnesty for their roles in this attack (AC/2001/0003 and AC/2000/248). | References |
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