SIMAYILE, Code

Age 46

Description
Was detained in Sasolburg, Orange Free State (OFS) on 11 July 1986 and held for six months under emergency regulations. In detention, he was severely assaulted and tortured by members of the SAP. Mr Simayile had been involved in a protracted strike at Karbochem in Sasolburg, and police accused him of politicising a labour dispute.