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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 SI
| Name | Age | Description | | | SINYEMFU, Luxolile Ben | 21 | A UDF supporter and secretary of the Rosmead Youth Congress who was detained for four months on June 1986 in Rosmead, Cape. | References | | SIOBO, Tshibili Elisa | | She suffered psychological and mental distress in Louis Trichardt, Tvl, in October 1993 after a white farmer repeatedly subjected her to racist verbal abuse. Previously the same perpetrator had allegedly dragged her behind a tractor, injuring her chest, waist and left leg. | References | | SIPHIKA, Gladys Mbagem | | She had her home destroyed in an attack by IFP supporters in Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1990. She was allegedly targeted because she was believed to be an ANC supporter. | References | | SIPHIKA, Mziwandile Ruben | 18 | Was severely beaten by named IFP supporters at Lindelani, near KwaMashu, Durban, in 1990. He was allegedly attacked because he was believed to be an ANC supporter. | References | | SIPHO, (other details unknown) | | An MK operative who along with three others, who were twice targeted for killing, firstly at the Lion Park Motel, and later at the Oasis Motel, Gaborone, during August and September 1987. Both operations, jointly conducted by SADF Special Forces and the Security Branch, were unsuccessful. The divisional commander of the Western Transvaal Security Branch and five Soweto Security Branch operatives were granted amnesty for their role in the operations (AC/1999/0308). | References | | SIPIKA, Ntamehlo | | An iKongo member who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 6 June 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIPIKA, Silo | | An iKongo member who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 6 June 1960 in Flagstaff, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIPOLO, Ngwazi | 42 | An iKongo supporter who was severely beaten while in detention on 6 June 1960 at Mkambati Forest police station, Lusikisiki, Transkei, because of his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIPOYA, Busang | | Was forcefully abducted and severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Ga-Rankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 23 February 1986 during political conflict. | References | | SIPOYA, Jarius Mokotedi | | Was abducted and severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Ga-Rankuwa, Bophuthatswana, on 23 February 1986 during political conflict. | References | | SIPOYA, Samuel | 57 | He had his home petrol-bombed in April 1986 in Ga-Rankuwa, Bophuthatswana, allegedly by members of the Bophuthatswana Police, because his sons were political activists. | References | | SIPUTA, Lanki | | Was beaten with sjamboks and batons by members of the SAP in 1985 during political conflict in Bhongweni, Cookhouse, Cape | References | | SIQA, Zetule | 38 | He lost his home in an arson attack by members of the SAP in Bizana, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIQAKAZA, Mathopisi | 40 | Was harassed, arrested and severely assaulted in June 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, because of his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIQAKAZA, Nombuso | 40 | Was harassed, arrested and severely assaulted in June 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, because of his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References | | SIQAZA, Archibald | 46 | A community councillor who was beaten and burnt to death on 24 December 1985 in Guguletu, Cape Town, by a crowd of UDF supporters attending a funeral of a young unrest victim. Mr Siqaza was attacked as he drove by the angry crowd. His home was later set alight. | References | | SIQAZA, Jessie | | She had her house set alight by UDF supporters on 25 December 1985 in KTC, Cape Town, after her husband had been burnt to death by an angry crowd at the funeral of an unrest victim. | References | | SIQUBETU, Mzuzile Honey | 26 | An ANC supporter who was ‘necklaced’ to death on 2 September 1985 at Ziphunzana stadium, East London. Ms Siqubetu was working as a housekeeper at Cambridge police station, East London, and was therefore perceived to be a collaborator. | References | | SIRA, David Siyapi | | He died after being shot by a named security guard at a bus company on 28 February 1986 in Nelspruit, Tvl. Mr Sira was taking part in a community protest against the company when he was shot. | References | | SISHANGE, Msilane Ronel | | Was interrogated, tortured and killed by AZAPO members in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 1 August 1986, along with five other scholars. The incident was sparked off by the burning of the house of an AZAPO leader for which the youths were believed to have been responsible. Three perpetrators were refused amnesty, and one was granted amnesty (AC/2000/179 and AC/1999/230). | References |
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