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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 K
| Name | Age | Description | | | KABAI, Seabata Salman | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the chest and knee by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 28 March 1991 during a stayaway in the area. Both bullets are still lodged in his body. | References | | KABANYANE, (first name not given) | | A member of the SAP who was severely beaten by KZP members on 9 July 1990 in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, during political conflict. | References | | KABELE (GABELE), Sydney Mbongeni | 29 | An ANC supporter whose house near Empangeni, Natal, was burnt down by IFP supporters on 3 December 1992. | References | | KABI, Sekoala Elliot | 24 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP during the Sharpeville massacre in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 21 March 1960. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | KABINI, Jacob | | Was arrested by members of the KwaNdebele Police at Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, on 4 September 1987 and detained without trial for eight months under emergency regulations. When he was finally charged, together with three other detainees, the charges were dropped. | References | | KABINI, Sam Benzane | 51 | Was evicted by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, Transvaal, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu stood to benefit from the State’s proposal to incorporate Goederede into Lebowa, and his supporters launched widespread attacks on residents who resisted incorporation. | References | | KABINI, Walther Sipho | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead when Bophuthatswana police fired on a crowd gathered to protest against police brutality at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana on 26 March 1986. See City Rocks shooting. See police brutality. | References | | KADI, Bennet | | Was stabbed with a spade and then burnt to death by named perpetrators in Zeerust, Transvaal, on 17 March 1994. Mr Kadi was accused of being a member of the Bophuthatswana Democratic Party and a supporter of the Mangope regime. | References | | KADI, Matokelo Selina | 57 | Her house was destroyed in an arson attack in 1976 in Maboloka, Bophuthatswana, during a struggle over chieftaincy in the area. | References | | KADIAKA, Letlapa Austin | 19 | Was arrested during a protest march in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 1 December 1985 and assaulted by members of the SAP. Mr Kadiaka was detained again after being released on bail. | References | | KADIAKA, Matswene Frans | 49 | He lost his home in GaMatlala, Lebowa, when it was burnt down by supporters of Chief BK Matlala on 2 February 1980, because Mr Kadiaka resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | KADILE, Tsholofetso Daniel | 40 | Was stabbed and injured by named perpetrators in Lekubu, Bophuthatswana, on 5 January 1991 because he resisted the forced incorporation of Lekubu into Bophuthatswana. | References | | KADINI, Mthuthuzeli | 25 | An UDF supporter who was detained and sjambokked by members of the SAP on 21 June 1986 during the state of emergency in Paterson, Cape. He was held in detention for six months. | References | | KADISA, Evellyn | 41 | Was shot and injured by Bophuthatswana Police during a meeting at Dryharts Bathlapin tribal office in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 6 December 1990. Dryharts villagers had summoned chief Jerry Mahura to hear their grievances when police dispersed the crowd with teargas and sjamboks. | References | | KADISE, Dimakatso Kleinbooi | 58 | Was severely beaten by Bophuthatswana Police during a meeting at Dryharts Bathlapin tribal office in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 6 December 1990. Dryharts villagers had summoned chief Jerry Mahura to hear their grievances when police dispersed the crowd with teargas and sjamboks. | References | | KAGOLA, Nomatilatila Gladys | | Was seriously injured when she was shot in the back of the head by members of the SAP in Emdeni South, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 6 April 1991 after an IFP rally was held in the vicinity. She and her son were visiting a relative when neighbours saw members of the SAP attack the house. Two others were injured in the attack. | References | | KAHLA, Mlungisi Atwell | 35 | A Transkei Defence Force (TDF) soldier who was killed during an attempted coup in Umtata, Transkei, on 22 November 1990. Seven TDF soldiers were killed and some thirty three were wounded. Four of the coup conspirators were granted amnesty. Six Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for providing arms for the attempted coup. An SADF Military Intelligence operative, who applied for amnesty for his role in supporting the coup, later withdrew his application (AC/2000/036; AC/2001/095 and AC/2001/199). | References | | KAIBE, Ben | 52 | A COSAS member who died after being hit by a teargas canister allegedly fired by a named member of the SAP in Rocklands, Bloemfontein, on 9 March 1985. He was returning from the funeral of his nephew, also a COSAS member, who had been killed by the police. | References | | KAIBE, Moses Mohapeloa | 20 | A COSAS member who was shot dead by a named member of the SAP in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, on 27 February 1985. The incident occurred on the first day of a schools boycott. A fifty two year old relative was shot dead by the police after attending his funeral. | References | | KAIZER, Tobias Hendrik Frans | 52 | A school principal in Lamberts Bay, Cape, who was the subject of a protracted campaign to discredit him between 1988 and 1989 because of his political and community activities. He received death threats, fake pamphlets were issued in his name, his vehicle was burnt, and false charges were brought against him. | References |
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