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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 N
| Name | Age | Description | | | NKOSI, Simon Duga | | Was detained in Kwazanele, Breyten, Transvaal, on 23 September 1976 for committing arson against a timber company. He was charged and sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island. | References | | NKOSI, Sipho | 25 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters at Maqedandaba area, Estcourt, Natal. | References | | NKOSI, Sipho Simeon | 37 | An IFP supporter who was stabbed, assaulted and shot dead by named fellow IFP supporters at the Ngoje community hall in Louwsburg, Natal, on 24 April 1992, allegedly because he had sympathies with the ANC. | References | | NKOSI, Sizakele Emelela | 23 | An ANCYL member who was severely beaten by members of the SAP after her arrest at a mass funeral in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 18 June 1986. | References | | NKOSI, Solomon Daniel Abel | | Was shot dead in Senaoane, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 9 March 1991 when he was in a house attacked by assailants wearing balaclavas during political conflict in the area. | References | | NKOSI, Teaspoon | | An ANC member who was abducted and tortured at Matsulu, KaNgwane, during 1987 by SADF members who believed him to be an ANC member. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2001/277). | References | | NKOSI, Thabang Lucas | 13 | A COSAS member who was shot and severely injured by members of the SADF in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Tvl, during student protests in 1990. | References | | NKOSI, Thabile | 19 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by named IFP supporters in Maqedandaba, Estcourt, Natal, on 3 June 1993. | References | | NKOSI, Thamsanqa Shadrack | 20 | Died after being shot by SADF members during a stayaway in Madadeni, KwaZulu, near Newcastle, Natal, on 9 April 1990. | References | | NKOSI, Themba David | | Was shot and killed by members of the IFP-related ‘Khumalo Gang’ at Ngema Tavern, Natalspruit, Transvaal, on the 22 January 1993. Many persons were killed and injured in the attack. Three perpetrators applied for amnesty. Two perpetrators were refused and one was granted amnesty (AC/2000/198). | References | | NKOSI, Thembani | 20 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead, allegedly by named IFP supporters, in Maqedandaba, Estcourt, Natal, on 3 June 1993. | References | | NKOSI, Thembelihle Dumazile | | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 23 August 1993, during ongoing conflict following the launch of an IFP branch in the settlement earlier that month. | References | | NKOSI, Thembonkosi Patrick | 23 | Was shot dead by a named IFP councillor in Osizweni, KwaZulu, near Newcastle, Natal, on 14 December 1991 during political conflict between community members and local councillors. | References | | NKOSI, Thomas | 42 | Was stabbed to death between Jeppe and Straford stations, Johannesburg, on his way home from work and his body was found in a train compartment at Braamfontein station, Johannes-burg, on 23 February 1990. Between 1990 and 1993, 572 people died in train violence initiated by groups opposed to a democratic transition. | References | | NKOSI, Thomas | | An ANC supporter who was shot by members of the SAP in Lebohang, Leandra, Tvl, on 19 November 1985 when the community was protesting against the eviction of shack-dwellers. | References | | NKOSI, Tilly | | A prominent member ANCWL member who was shot and injured by IFP members during political conflict near Wesselton, Tvl, in 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | NKOSI, Tititi Betina | 62 | She had her home in Katlehong, Tvl, damaged in a petrol bomb attack, allegedly by IFP supporters and members of the ISU, on 12 August 1993. | References | | NKOSI, Tito | 14 | Was shot and wounded when Inkatha-aligned Black Cats attacked his family’s home in Ermelo, Transvaal, in 1987, during a clash between members of the gang and UDF supporters in the area. His father was also wounded. | References | | NKOSI, Virginia Cabangani | 25 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters during political conflict at Dumbe, Paulpietersburg, Natal, on 18 November 1993. At the time of the shooting, Ms Nkosi was standing outside a tavern that was considered to be ANC stronghold. | References | | NKOSI, Vukani Gilbert | 37 | An ANC supporter who was stabbed and thrown from a moving train in Katlehong, Tvl, on 27 July 1993, allegedly by IFP supporters. Between 1990 and 1993, 572 people died in train violence. The East Rand was a key site of train violence with the track from Katlehong to Kwesine station becoming the line with the highest risk in South Africa. | References |
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