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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter G

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NameAgeDescription
GQOBHA, Zoleka12Was shot by members of the SAP in Nemato, Port Alfred, Cape, on 16 November 1984. At the time, Zoleka was singing freedom songs at the funeral of a victim of political unrest. References
GQODI, Noxolo Lovedelia16A UDF supporter who was assaulted by members of the SAP while being arrested at her home and also at Oudtshoorn police station, Cape, on 30 August 1985. A policeman attempted to sexually assault her in her cell. Noxolo was convicted of public violence and arson and served a year in prison.References
GQOLA, Frederick Bafana Makara57An ANC member in the Transkei who was imprisoned for nine years on Robben Island, Cape Town, from 17 December 1964. He was again detained and tortured in 1980 and 1986. On 27 January 1987, Mr Gqola was detained on suspicion of harbouring ANC operatives and was tortured by Transkei police while in detention at the Norwood security offices in Umtata.References
GQOLODASHE, Thobile Cecil 36A SANCO chairperson who was shot by members of the SAP during a funeral at Nemato, Port Alfred, Cape, on 16 November 1984. Mr Gqolodashe was monitoring funeral proceedings to avoid confrontation between police and mourners. He was charged with public violence, and then convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.References
GQOLOZA, Mlindeli33An ANC supporter who was detained and tortured by members of the Ciskei Police at Mdantsane police station, Ciskei, and Cambridge police station, East London, from 31 July to August 1985, allegedly because he was thought to be harbouring MK operatives.References
GQOZO, Michael Fanele24A UDF supporter who was detained on four occasions between May 1986 and June 1991 by named members of the SADF under emergency and other regulations in Kroonstad, Orange Free State. He was severely tortured on several occasions while in detention.References
GQUBELA, Velile Henry28Was shot and blinded in the right eye by SAP members in Guguletu, Cape Town. Mr Gqubela was riding a bicycle to work when shots were fired from a security force vehicle during the Soweto uprising.References
GQUBULE, Fundile Lawrence23Was left permanently paralysed after being shot by members of the SAP in Langa, Uitenhage, Cape, on 21 March 1985 when police opened fire on mourners marching to a funeral. At least twenty people were killed and many injured in the shooting. See Langa shootings.References
GQWABAZA, Lima Edwin23An iKongo member who was detained and severely beaten by SAP members at Mgungundlovu prison in Pietermaritzburg, in January 1961, during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. References
GQWETANI, Gemjikile 37A COSATU activist who was imprisoned in Fort Glamorgan prison, East London, on 28 November 1990. He was convicted of murdering a headman, sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment. He was released on 26 September 1992 when political prisoners were granted indemnity.References
GQWETHA, Mzamo17Was shot by members of the SAP during intense public unrest in Duncan Village, East London, on 13 August 1985. See Duncan village. References
GQWETHA, Sabelo (aka 'Sabelo Phama') 38He died in a car accident while driving from Dar es Salaam to Zimbabwe on 9 February 1994. He was the PAC Secretary for Defence. At the time of his death, debate within the PAC and APLA concerned the suspension of the PAC's armed struggle. Mr Gqwetha opposed the suspension and it is believed that his death may be related to his opposition.References
GRADWELL, Andrew Desmond37A UDF activist who was detained for fourteen days in Graaff-Reinet, Cape during July 1985. In 1980 he had been assaulted at Caledon Square police station while in detention in Cape Town, and held in solitary confinement in Victor Verster prison, Cape Town. References
GRANT, D J34An ECC activist who was detained by named members of the Security Police in Port Elizabeth during June 1986. He was held in solitary confinement and interrogated at the Algoa Park and Louis le Grange Square police stations.References
GRANT, Esther Esi60Was forced out of her home in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 15 March 1992, during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. Evictions of residents from their homes was a tactic used by both parties during the political violence which engulfed the Transvaal in the early 1990s.References
GRANT, John Walter47His house in Alexandra, Johannesburg, was destroyed on 22 April 1986 when groups of unidentified men attacked UDF supporters and their property. When the police arrived on the scene, shooting broke out, but police failed to catch the perpetrators.References
GRAY, Beverley29Was present when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).References
GRAY, RJWas 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 andReferences
GREAVE, Khanyile Catherine28An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death on 4 December 1991 when IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers attacked ANC supporters in Bruntville, near Mooi River, Natal. See Bruntville attacks.References
GREEF, StefanieWas shot and injured when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application s t ruck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. References
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