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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 N
| Name | Age | Description | | | NGWENYA, Mafika | | Was injured when UDF supporters launched a petrol bomb attack on a bus along the N3 freeway, near Standerton, Transvaal, in March 1987. The bus was transporting Pirates soccer club players and fans to Tokoza. The Pirates were believed to be a vigilante group collaborating with community councillors and police in attacking the UDF. Three UDF supporters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/071). | References | | NGWENYA, Mandla Michael | 22 | An ANC supporter who was beaten to death by unidentified perpetrators in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters at KwaNdengezi, KwaZulu, near Pinetown, Natal, on 17 June 1991. | References | | NGWENYA, Mary Poneng | 47 | She lost her house in an arson attack in Emdeni, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 22 May 1986 during a rent and consumer boycott. | References | | NGWENYA, Mohlophehi Alex | 26 | Was stabbed by a group of students, some of whom are named, in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1986. Mr Ngwenya was accused of being an AZAPO supporter during conflict between UDF- and AZAPO-supporting students. | References | | NGWENYA, Moses Mlilushekelwa | 40 | A KwaZulu Police member who was shot dead by Riot Squad members in Mpumuza, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, on 31 December 1988, while allegedly attempting to calm a march that was in progress. | References | | NGWENYA, Mqotywa Japan | 60 | Was shot and injured by members of the SADF in Germiston, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992. | References | | NGWENYA, Muziwakhe Boniface (aka ‘Thami Zulu’) | | An MK commander in charge of MK’s Natal military machinery, was recalled from Swaziland to Lusaka, Zambia, in 1987, on suspicion of being a South African agent. He was held in custody for two years and then released. Shortly thereafter, he was admitted to hospital in Lusaka, but died two days later. Various explanations have been advanced as to the cause of death, including illness and poisoning. The Commission was unable to make a finding on Mr Ngwenya’s death.While he was in custody, Vlakplaas operatives had illegally searched his house in Mbabane, Swaziland, in 1988, and threatened the occupants. A Vlakplaas operative was granted amnesty for the illegal search (AC/2001/070). | References | | NGWENYA, Nelisiwe | 20 | Was shot on 21 March 1993 in Whitecity, Kliprivier, Natal, when IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers opened fire on local residents. Ms Ngwenya died two days later in hospital. | References | | NGWENYA, Nhlanhla Bernard | | Was shot dead during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in Umlazi, Durban, on 8 August 1992. | References | | NGWENYA, Nkosinathi Emmanuel | 13 | Was arrested, severely beaten and tortured by members of the SAP at Sakhile near Standerton, Transvaal, in 1987 during intense conflict in the area among the youth who were divided into two groups. | References | | NGWENYA, Peter | | Was shot dead by IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers in Orlando, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 24 May 1991. Hostel-dwellers were coerced into IFP membership after Inkatha launched itself as a political party in 1990. As a result, relations between residents and hostel-dwellers became increasingly strained. | References | | NGWENYA, Samuel | 34 | Was severely beaten by imbokodo vigilantes in 1986 because he had an argument with a member of the CID. Mr Ngwenya was taken to the Kwaggafontein police station where he was assaulted again. | References | | NGWENYA, Seline | 31 | She lost her home in an arson attack in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Transvaal, in December 1993 during intense conflict in the area between IFP, ANC and AZAPO supporters. | References | | NGWENYA, Sifiso Freeda | 29 | Sustained severe injuries when AWB members detonated a car bomb in Bree Street, Johannesburg, on 24 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Seven people were killed and thirteen were injured in the blast. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | NGWENYA, Sipho | | An ANCYL supporter who was severely beaten by members of the SAP at Standerton police station, Transvaal, in 1988 during protests in the area. They questioned him about the whereabout of his ‘comrades’. | References | | NGWENYA, Sipho John | | Was killed by a group of youths in Soweto, Johannesburg, in January 1987. Mr Ngwenya’s sister was a political activist. | References | | NGWENYA, Skhumbuzo | | An ANC supporter and vice-president of the Imbali Youth Organisation who was shot and killed on 8 February 1992 while leaving a restaurant in central Pietermaritzburg. He had allegedly been harassed and assaulted by KwaZulu Police members and IFP supporters over a number of years, and his house had been burnt down in 1986, allegedly by IFP supporters. | References | | NGWENYA, Smangaliso Moses | | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP and IFP supporters in Daveyton, Tvl, on 21 October 1993 after conflict on the East Rand between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and residents spread to Daveyton. | References | | NGWENYA, Sombu Monica | 25 | Was arrested when police raided her home. Ms Ngwenya was detained in Tsakane, Brakpan, Tvl, from 27 July to 29 October 1985. She was beaten and suffocated when rubber tubing was placed over her face on 1 August 1985 while being continually interrogated about the Tsakane Crisis Committee. | References | | NGWENYA, Thembani Doris | 36 | She had her house at Umlazi, Durban, burnt down during ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters on 8 August 1992. | References |
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