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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 SI
| Name | Age | Description | | | SIKHAKHANE, Mthiyakhe Daniel | 8 | Was injured when he picked up a bomb in a field at Boshof, Orange Free State (OFS) in October 1979, and it exploded. The field had allegedly been used for shooting practice by the nearby Boshoek military training camp. His brother Thulani was also injured in the explosion. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Mzikayise Phillip | 37 | A UDF and ANC supporter who had his home burnt down by named Inkatha supporters in KwaShange, KwaZulu, near Pietermaritzburg, during May 1989. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Nomkhosi Lima | 52 | An Inkatha supporter who had her home petrol-bombed by fellow Inkatha supporters in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, in August 1989, allegedly because her children were ANC supporters. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Ntombikayise Regina | 41 | She had her house in Swayimane, Table Mountain, near Pieter-maritzburg, burnt down by ANC supporters on 29 October 1989, allegedly in politicised factional conflict between the Makhatini and Mabheleni tribal groups. Eight Inkatha supporters were killed, and many houses were destroyed by fire. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Oscar Khulekani | 22 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured in an attack on CONTRALESA Chief Molefe’s homestead at Nqutu, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, on 7 November 1993. The attack was allegedly motivated by Molefe’s re fusal to call up men in his area to defend the IFP. An IFP leader was implicated in the attack. Eleven ANC youths were killed and seven injured. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Skafu Busisiwe | 47 | An IFP supporter who had her house burnt down by ANC supporters in Wembezi, KwaZulu, near Estcourt, Natal, on 11 August 1990. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Theodorah Nomcebo | | A UDF supporter who was shot at by Inkatha supporters during intense political conflict at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 30 August 1988. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/99/0332). | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Thulani | 15 | Was injured when a bomb that his brother picked up in a field exploded at Boshof, OFS, in October 1979. The field had allegedly been used for shooting practice by the nearby Boshoek military training camp. His brother Mthiyakhe was also injured in the explosion. | References | | SIKHAKHANE, Zithulele Richard | 43 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down by a named IFP supporter and unidentified members of the SADF at Ensimbini, near Port Shepstone, Natal, in 1993. He was forced to relocate, because everything was destroyed. | References | | SIKHAKHANE-RANKIN, Joyce Nomafa | | An ANC member who was arrested and placed in solitary confinement in May 1969 in Soweto, Johannesburg. | References | | SIKHEPHE, Msetyenzelwa | 37 | Was shot by IFP supporters on 3 December 1993 in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Tvl, during numerous clashes between IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers and ANC-supporting residents. | References | | SIKHOSANA, Elliot | 81 | An ANC supporter who had his house burnt down in May 1993 at Mthimde, Lusikisiki, Transkei, after he allowed his ANC ‘comrades’ to hold a meeting in his home. | References | | SIKHOSANA, Monono Mavis | 46 | An IFP supporter who had her home burnt down by ANC supporters in Mawoti, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 14 October 1993. | References | | SIKHOSANA, Sipho | | Was abducted and taken to a camp in Vaalbank, KwaNdebele, where he was severely beaten by Imbokodo vigilantes in May 1986, during considerable community conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. He was also arrested in March 1988 and detained for three months in Milnerton, Cape Town. | References | | SIKHOSANA, Themba Daniel | 23 | An ANCYL supporter who was shot and injured, by a named local councillor, on 7 July 1990 in Siyathemba, near Balfour, Transvaal, during a protest demonstration outside the councillor’s house. Mr Sikhosana died five months later in hospital. | References | | SIKHOSANA, Thengani | 63 | She had her property destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the state’s proposal to incorporate Goederede into Lebowa because it would grant him chief rule, but many residents resisted incorporation, which resulted in the destruction of property and physical attacks. | References | | SIKHWENI, Justice | | A member of the Municipal Police who was shot, injured and robbed of his firearm by MK operatives at an electrical substation in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 30 May 1987. Mr Sikhweni and his colleague, who was also shot and injured, were guarding the substation after the electricity had been disconnected during a community boycott of electricity payments. The operatives reconnected the electricity. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0330). | References | | SIKITI, Shoti | 44 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by members of the CDF during political conflict in KwaMasele, near King William’s Town, Cape, on 26 December 1991. | References | | SIKITI, Sipho | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters on 26 May 1993 in Katlehong, Tvl, during ongoing conflict between ANC-supporting residents and IFP-aligned hostel-dwellers. | References | | SIKITI, Zuzeka Regina | 22 | An ANC and SANCO member who was severely assaulted by members of the CDF during political conflict in KwaMasele, near King William’sTown, Cape, on 28 December 1992. | References |
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