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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 | | | KUNENE, Nompumelelo Ethel | 19 | Her home was burnt down by Inkatha supporters in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 7 August 1987 in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | KUNENE, Nonhlanhla | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 2 August 1992 when armed men wearing balaclavas attacked several homes in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal. See Esikhawini attacks. | References | | KUNENE, Ntombenhle Doris | 41 | Her house was burnt down by named Inkatha supporters at Greytown, Natal, on 5 May 1990, in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | KUNENE, Ntombisitni | 47 | Her home was burnt down at Mevamhlophe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. Ms Kunene had fled her home at the time of the attack. | References | | KUNENE, Philanyenkosi Jouakim | 26 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters near Vryheid, Natal, on 31 July 1993. | References | | KUNENE, Phumzile Victoria | 38 | Her home was burnt down by Inkatha supporters in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 12 June 1990 in conflict between Inkatha and ANC supporters in the area. | References | | KUNENE, Simon Ke | | An Inkatha supporter who had his house destroyed in an arson attack by Inkatha supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, during 1989, in intensifying political conflict in the area. | References | | KUNENE, Wiseman | 23 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed to death by IFP supporters in Bhoboyi, Port Shepstone, Natal, on 3 June 1991. The perpetrators were reportedly returning from a meeting with a local induna when they met Mr Kunene in the street and stabbed him to death. One of the perpetrators was sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment. | References | | KUNENE, Zonzani | 31 | Her house was damaged and livestock was stolen by ANC supporters during political conflict at Mevamhlophe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in June 1993. | References | | KUNGA, Lebu Benard | 20 | Was shot in the back of the head by members of the SAP in Kabokweni, KaNgwane, in June 1986 during political violence in the township. Police were allegedly trying to disperse students who were attending pre-exam study sessions at the school. | References | | KUNGOANE, Simon Makhudu | 32 | A traffic officer who was shot dead and robbed of his firearm by APLA members in Area 6, Pimville, Transvaal, on 20 August 1991. Two APLA members were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0053). See APLA attacks. | References | | KUNGWAYO, Eric Mtutuzeli | 37 | He died after being ‘necklaced’ by AZAPO members during political conflict between AZAPO and UDF supporters at Magaleni, near Port Elizabeth, on 13 December 1985. | References | | KUNNEKE, PJ | | A constable in the SAP who was severely injured when a limpet mine planted by an MK operative from the ‘Dolphin Unit’ exploded at the entrance of the Railway Police Radio headquarters, Johannesburg, on 24 August 1984. Four police officer s and two civilians were injured. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003). | References | | KUNTAKANA, Mr (first name not given) | | He survived an attack by SADF Special Forces and Vlakplaas operatives on homes at Ditlharapeng village, Ramathlabama, Botswana, one thousand metres from the South African border, on 11 December 1988. An MK operative and a fifteen year old boy were killed and three homes were destroyed. The Vlakplaas commander and eight of his operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/108). | References | | KUPE, Ncedile Ephraim | | A member of the SAP who died from gunshot wounds sustained during a shoot-out between the police and two MK operatives at Dweza, Transkei, on 22 January 1987. One MK operative was granted amnesty for the killing (AC/2000/240). | References | | KUTOANE, Joseph | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP during the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | KUTOANE, Seabata Azael Gordon | 28 | Was severely injured by members of the SAP during the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960. Sixty nine people were killed, including Mr Kutoane’s brother, and many others were injured. See Sharpeville massacre. | References | | KUTU, Abel Mzwentlanga ‘Fisherman’ | 24 | Was beaten by members of the SAP in Paballelo, Upington, Cape, on 13 November 1985. With twenty five others, he was charged for the crowd killing of a Municipal Policeman, and was sentenced to six years in prison, overturned on appeal in 1991. See Upington 26. | References | | KUTU, Kgabuso David | 50 | Was severely beaten and tortured by members of the Special Branch in Warmbad, Transvaal, on 12 September 1989. Mr Kutu was the Bela-Bela branch chairperson of the Post and Telecommunications Workers Association at a time of rent boycotts, strikes and stayaways. | References | | KUTUMELA, Lesiba David | 21 | Was arrested and detained for four years after participating in the launching of COSAS in his community in November 1979 in Pietersburg, Transvaal. During interrogation he was forced to give information concerning ANC activities, arms, including where they were hidden. | References |
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