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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 R
| Name | Age | Description | | | RATEFANE, Remaketse Jim | 21 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Rweleleyathunya, Rouxville, OFS, on 9 September 1990 by named members of the INKATHA GANG. | References | | RATHABA, Fusi Shadrack | 21 | Was detained and severely assaulted in Botshabelo, near Bloemfontein, in June 1990, by members of the SAP. Mr Rathaba was returning from school when he was detained by the police, who were allegedly looking for ‘comrades’. | References | | RATHBONE, M | | Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s bar bombing in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least 74 other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128). | References | | RATHEBE, Betty Johanna | 18 | Was shot dead in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 23 June 1977 by alleged members of the SAP. Ms Rathebe was shot after she heard gunshots and ran out of the house to look for her brother. Students had organised a protest march to John Vorster Square on that day and there was a strong police presence in the area. In 1984 her father was killed under similar circumstances. | References | | RATHEBE, Isaac Moeletsi | 53 | He died after being shot with rubber bullets by members of the SAP outside his home in Soweto, Johannesburg, during political conflict on 21 September 1984. Police were patrolling the township and shot him in the head while he was on his own property. In 1976 his daughter had been killed under similar circumstances. | References | | RATHETHE, Peter | | A trade unionist and ANC supporter who was taken to an IFP-controlled hostel by members of the SAP and severely assaulted in 1991 at Tembisa, Tvl, during violence between mainly ANC-supporting residents and IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers. | References | | RATHOKOLO, Frans | 64 | A People’s Congress supporter who was severely beaten, allegedly by supporters of Chief Matlala, in GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 2 February 1980 because Mr Rathokolo resisted Lebowa’sproposed independence from South Africa. He died the next day as a result of his injuries. | References | | RATHOKOLO, Kwama Solomon | 34 | He had his home burnt down on 2 Febru a ry 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because he Mr Rathokolo resisted Lebowa’s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | RATHOKOLO, Makwena Lydia | 64 | She had her house destroyed by named perpetrators at GaMatlala, Lebowa, on 3 Febru a ry 1980 during conflict between Chief Matlala’s supporters and the ANC. Her husband was abducted, assaulted, and fatally injured. | References | | RATLADI, Sthembiso James | 17 | Was sjambokked, hit with batons and rifle butts all over his body by named SAP members in Khutsong, Carletonville, Tvl, on 5 July 1986 during a night vigil of a political activist. The state of emergency prohibited political gatherings and members of the SAP and SADF surrounded the tent before entering and severely beating people. Mr Ratladi suffered permanent damage to his eye as a result of the attack. | References | | RATLOU, Aubrey Mothusi | | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in June 1986 in Kagiso, Tvl, during the state of emergency. | References | | RATLOU, Simon Sello | 28 | A UDF supporter who was arrested at a rally and assaulted and tortured during his detention, allegedly by named members of the CID, in Dennilton, KwaNdebele, on 21 April 1991. | References | | RATSOMA, Ralekoe Oriah | 64 | An ANC member who was detained and tortured by members of the SAP in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Tvl, in 1978 because of his political affiliation. | References | | RAUBACH, DM | | Was 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 and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church street bombing, Pretoria. | References | | RAUTENBACH, Y | | Was 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 and 217 injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church street bombing, Pretoria. | References | | RAVEL, James | | Was shot and killed 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 58 wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks. | References | | RAVELE, Jonah Mbengeni | | Was detained and tortured in December 1983 in Thohoyandou, Venda, for helping MK operatives with food, shelter and supplies. | References | | RAWANA, Mongameli Austin | 36 | An ANC member who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 23 March 1985 after the ‘necklacing’ to death of a local councilor at KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape. | References | | RAWULA, Zukile | 19 | Was stabbed to death on 16 November 1987 during conflict between UDF supporters and the AmaAfrika in Tyoksville, near Uitenhage, Cape. | References | | RAYI, Mzukisi Wilberforce Azisa | 15 | Was detained and tortured in July 1985 by named perpetrators in Port Alfred, Cape. He was found guilty of public violence in August 1986. | References |
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