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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 | | | RAYI, Thandile | 17 | Was shot dead on 4 April 1985 when members of the SAP opened fire on youths stoning a policeman’s house in Port Alfred, Cape. | References | | RAZAVI, Rivaz | | A member of the Baha’i faith community who died when he and two others were shot and killed by APLA operatives at the Baha’i Faith Centre, Mdantsane, Ciskei, on 13 March 1994. The victims, though of Iranian extraction, were allegedly regarded by the perpetrators as ‘whites’. A vehicle was also stolen during the attack. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2001/271). See APLA attacks. | References | | REASSUME, Joanie | | 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 w e re 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 | | REBE, Erick Mxolisi | | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Knysna, Cape, on 16 March 1986, during a day of unrest in which one youth was shot dead and five others wounded. | References | | RENGASAMI, Annamalai | | Was killed on 3 April 1984 when an MK operative detonated a car bomb on the Esplanade, Durban, killing three people and injuring 20. Mr Regasami’s wife was also killed in the explosion. A related amnesty application was received, pointing to police involvement. | References | | RENGASAMI, Leelavathie | | Was killed on 3 April 1984 when an MK operative detonated a car bomb on the Esplanade, Durban, killing three people and injuring 20. Ms Regasami’s husband was also killed in the explosion. A related amnesty application was received, pointing to police involvement. | References | | RENYA, Mantyi | 29 | A PAC supporter who was shot and injured while participating in a Poqo march to the police station and prison in Paarl, Cape, on 21 November 1962. Five marchers were shot dead and two Paarl residents were killed by Poqo supporters. Mr Renya was arrested, convicted of sabotage and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island. | References | | RESANT, Mervin | | Was injured when Security Branch members detonated an explosive device at the Why Not Club, Vanderbijl Square, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. The club was targeted because it was allegedly frequented by ANC supporters. Four members of the Witwatersrand Security Branch, including the divisional commander and his deputy, and one Vlakplaas operative were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/046). | References | | REUBEN MURRAY, Anand | | Was stabbed and burnt to death by UDF supporters in Phoenix, Durban, on 13 August 1985 in intensifying political conflict. | References | | RHADEBE, Zandile | 18 | She had her house in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, burnt down in September 1993 in intense conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions. About 22 deaths and 19 injuries in 14 incidents were recorded in Bhambayi that month. | References | | RHANYI, Lukas Obert Thokozani | 13 | Was injured in an explosion while working as a guard at the Bosschoek military camp in Wasbank, near Glencoe, Natal, in April 1987. He had picked up an object from the ground and was carrying it when he slipped and dropped the object, which exploded. His hand was amputated at Ladysmith Hospital. | References | | RHAPHASA, Alpheus | | Was injured in a landmine explosion on a road near the Zimbabwe border, Messina, Tvl, on 5 May 1987. Another passenger in the truck was also injured. The ANC claimed responsibility for this MK operation. | References | | RHERETYANE, Abram Vuyisile | | He died on 10 February 1991 after he had been shot by members of the ISU on 26 January 1991 in Jouberton, Klersdorp, Tvl, during a consumer boycott in the area. | References | | RHOMO, Gudleni | 44 | She had her house in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, burnt down by UDF supporters on 18 April 1989 in intensifying conflict between Inkatha and UDF supporters. About 1 000 homes were badly damaged or destroyed in political violence in Mpumalanga, that year, leaving many dead and thousands homeless. | References | | RHULA, Ben | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 11 August 1976. | References | | RIBEIRO, Fabian Defu | | A doctor and supporter of the liberation movement who was shot dead, along with his wife, outside their home at Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 1 December 1986. The operation was planned jointly by SADF Special Forces and the Northern Transvaal Security Branch. Eight Special Forces and Security Branch operatives, including the commanding officers of both, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/1999/0188; AC/1999/0190; AC/1999/0196; AC/1999/0193; AC/1999/0194; AC/1999/0030; AC/1999/0031 and AC/1999/0032) | References | | RIBEIRO, Florence | | A supporter of the liberation movement who was shot dead, along with her husband, outside their home at Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 1 December 1986. The operation was planned jointly by SADF Special Forces and the Northern Transvaal Security Branch. Eight Special Forces and Security Branch operatives, including the commanding officers of both, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/1999/0188; AC/1999/0190; AC/1999/0196; AC/1999/0193; AC/1999/0194; AC/1999/0030; AC/1999/0031 and AC/1999/0032). | References | | RICHARDS, Caroline | | She had her home destroyed in an arson attack in KwaMondi, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, on 30 November 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area. Three family members were killed in the attack. | References | | RICHARDS, Mymoena | 43 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and tear-gassed by members of the SAP during the Pollsmoor march on 28 August 1985 in Athlone, Cape Town. | References | | RICHARDSON, Dorothy | 51 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Tvl, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least 66 people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References |
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