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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 SJ-SZ
| Name | Age | Description | | | SKOSANA, Bandile Sophie | | She had her house 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 | | SKOSANA, Betty | 38 | Was abducted, along with her husband and daughter, from their home in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele, by Imbokodo vigilantes on 27 and 28 April 1986. Ms Skosana and her 20-month old daughter were assaulted. Her husband’s mutilated body was found the next day. | References | | SKOSANA, Christinah | 28 | She lost her house when it was destroyed in May 1986 in Tweefontein, KwaNdebele following clashes over the incorporation of the area into the KwaNdebele homeland. | References | | SKOSANA, Diana Velaphi | 6 | She had her home destroyed, allegedly 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, resulting in the destruction of property and physical attacks. | References | | SKOSANA, Dini Samson | 29 | Was severely beaten in Kwaggafontein, near Nelspruit, Tvl, on 11 February 1990, allegedly by a named SAP member. He was publicly celebrating the release of President Mandela when the attack took place. | References | | SKOSANA, Jabulani Velaphi | 18 | An ANC supporter who was shot in the leg by members of the SAP, and then stoned and kicked to death by Inkatha supporters in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in 1989. | References | | SKOSANA, Jacob | 42 | Was beaten to death after he and his family had been abducted from their home in Vlaklaagte by Imbokodo vigilantes in April 1986 in Emagezini, KwaNdebele. His wife and daughter were later released and Mr Skhosana’s mutilated body was found the next day. | References | | SKOSANA, Jefrey Very | 20 | A UDF supporter who was detained by members of the SAP during political tension in Aberdeen, Cape, on 31 December 1985. Mr Skosana had been assaulted by SAP members earlier that year. | References | | SKOSANA, Johanna | 47 | The wife of the chairman of the local tribal authority, had her home burnt down by ‘comrades’ on 28 May 1986 in KwaNdebele. Her husband was burnt to death in the attack which occurred during resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | SKOSANA, Johanna Nomthadazo | 20 months | Was abducted with her parents and assaulted by Imbokodo vigilantes in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele, on 27 April 1986. She and her mother were later released, but her father’s mutilated body was found the next day. | References | | SKOSANA, Joyce Nonhlanhla | 14 | She died after being shot by members of the SAP on 11 September 1985, while on her way to visit her grandmother in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu, near Howick, Natal. | References | | SKOSANA, Kali Ernest | 30 | Was severely beaten by a member of the SAP in New Rest Location, Aliwal North, Cape, in 1976. Mr Skosana was allegedly assaulted for his political sympathies. | References | | SKOSANA, Makhazaza Paulina | 38 | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sebokeng, Tvl, on 3 September 1984 during rent boycotts in the area during the Vaal uprising. | References | | SKOSANA, Mbulawa Jonathan | 40 | Was killed when a bomb, planted by AWB members, exploded at a taxi rank on the corner of Odendaal and Victoria Streets in Germiston, Tvl, on the 25 April 1994. Ten persons were killed and nine were injured in the blast. Four perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | SKOSANA, Mbulelo Benjamin | 17 | Was shot in the face with pellets by members of the SAP on 17 June 1977 during a commemoration of the Soweto uprising. He was detained for three days in Uitenhage, Cape and forced to admit to a charge of public violence. As a result of the shooting, Mr Skosana is now blind | References | | SKOSANA, Mbulwana Amos | 31 | He lost his house when it was destroyed by alleged 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 | | SKOSANA, Noah Lucas | 17 | A UDF supporter who was abducted, tortured and beaten by Imbokodo vigilantes in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, on 18 May 1986. Police rescued the abducted youths and the perpetrators were acquitted in a controversial court case. Three of the original accused paid R50 admission of guilt fines. | References | | SKOSANA, Nomasonto Angeline | 57 | Was repeatedly harassed in 1976 in Daveyton, Transvaal , allegedly by members of the security forces because of her daughter’s political activities. Her daughter had gone into exile in 1976. | References | | SKOSANA, Petrus | 38 | Was sjambokked at City Rocks stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, allegedly by members of the Bophuthatswana Police, while taking part in a community march protesting against police on 26 March 1986. He was arrested and detained for two days. See City Rocks shooting. | References | | SKOSANA, Phillip David | 19 | Was abducted from his home in Moutse, KwaNdebele by Imbokodo vigilantes on 1 June 1986, and later found burnt to death. He was targeted because his grandfather had insulted local ministers whom the vigilante group supported. | References |
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