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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 D
| Name | Age | Description | | | DLADLA, Sizani Margaret | 48 | An IFP supporter who survived an arson attack by ANC supporters on her home in Empangeni, Natal, on 7 April 1993. Ms Dladla’s husband was shot by an ANC supporter later that year. | References | | DLADLA, Teresa Mbhalenhle | 25 | An IFP supporter whose house was burnt down by ANC supporters at Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, in December 1991. | References | | DLADLA, Thandekile Philomaner | 43 | Her home and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack in Umlazi, Durban, in 1990 in intensifying conflict between Inkatha IFP and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | DLADLA, Thembi | | She survived an attempt on her life when self-defence unit (SDU) members attacked her homestead in the Umgababa area, KwaZulu, near Durban, with a hand grenade on 12 April 1992. The family were believed to be IFP supporters. The grenade bounced back and injured the two attackers. One SDU member was granted amnesty (AC/2000/061). | References | | DLADLA, Thembinkosi Richard | 32 | An ANC supporter who was killed by IFP supporters in Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 5 November 1991, in ongoing political conflict in the area. | References | | DLADLA, Thirty Mano | 36 | An IFP supporter who was shot and injured and had her house damaged in an attack by ANC supporters in Murchison, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 31 March 1992. Ms Dladla’s husband commanded a group of AmaButho vigilantes helping the IFP regain control of the area. | References | | DLADLA, Thokozani Nicholas | 18 | A member of COSAS who lost his fingers when a booby-trapped grenade exploded in his hand in Duduza, Nigel, Transvaal, on 25 June 1985. He was one of seven activists in the area recruited for supposed guerrilla training by Vlakplaas operatives and then killed or injured in the incident. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058). See Operation Zero Zero. | References | | DLADLA, Thokozile | 70 | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters in Empangeni, Natal, on 5 September 1993, after she had been accused of supporting the ANC. | References | | DLADLA, Velaphi | 37 | An ANC supporter who was shot to death by IFP supporters in Greytown, Natal, on 30 January 1994, in continuing political conflict in the area. | References | | DLADLA, Zabalaza | 25 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in an attack on his home in Nhlakazuka, Richmond, Natal, on 22 April 1994 in conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the run-up to the April 1994 elections. Two other family members also died in this attack. | References | | DLADLA, Zakhele Thomas | 29 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the head by alleged Inkatha supporters on 9 September 1989 in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu. | References | | DLALA, Elijah Bonwile | 25 | Was shot dead by an unidentified perpetrator in a police Hippo in Mabandla Street, KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, on 23 March 1985. | References | | DLALA, Mapemba George Skaro | 46 | Was detained in August 1986 for thirteen months by members of the SAP in Port Elizabeth. | References | | DLALA, Melikhaya | 28 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured, allegedly by IFP supporters, while on his way home from work in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 11 February 1994. Mr Melikhaya suffered permanent paralysis as a result of his injuries. | References | | DLALA, Mzukisi | 17 | A UDF supporter who was beaten by named members of the SAP at his home in Paterson, Cape, on 21 March 1985 during protests in the area. | References | | DLALA, Thando | | Was abducted from his home by UDF supporters at Uitenhage, Cape, in September 1987. He was then stabbed, stoned and burnt to death by necklacing. One UDF supporter applied for and was granted amnesty (AC/1998/0027). | References | | DLALI, Masande Emmanuel | 23 | A UDF supporter who was arrested under the 1985 state of emergency regulations in Port Elizabeth. In detention he was torturedand put under a pressure to testify against his UDF ‘comrades’ in court. See police brutality. | References | | DLAME, Canan Andeas | 34 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and injured by IFP supporters in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in January 1992. | References | | DLAME, Canan Andeas | 34 | An ANC supporter who was tabbed and injured by IFP supporters in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in January 1992. | References | | DLAMINI (MAJOZI), Philipina Lindman | | A UDF supporter whose house and property were destroyed on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least one hundred and twenty homes burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References |
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