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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 T
| Name | Age | Description | | | THOKO, Minah | | Was injured when her home, which belonged to an ANC supporter, was petrol-bombed by named perpetrators in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 6 June 1991 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters. | References | | THOKOANA, Lerotholi Ben | 20 | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Tvl, on 21 February 1992 during conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | THOLE, Zandisile Dudana | 22 | Was shot by members of the SADF during intense public unrest in Duncan Village, East London, on 13 August 1985. | References | | THOLO, Noto William | 25 | Was shot and injured by a named member of the Municipal Police in Tembisa, Tvl, on 15 March 1986. Youths had targeted a nightclub owned by a local councillor when the policemen guarding the club gave chase, injuring Mr Tholo. At the time, local councillors and their property were often seen as legitimate targets in the struggle against apartheid. | References | | THOMAS, Charmaine Daisy | 23 | Was assaulted in her home in Enseleni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, by members of the KwaZulu Police in 1990. The police wanted information on the whereabouts of her husband, a COSATU member. | References | | THOMAS, Francis Thati | 25 | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP in Ga-Kgapane, Lebowa, in 1986. | References | | THOMI, Mzimkhulu Simon | 17 | He died after being knocked down by a delivery van in Jouberton, Klerksdorp, Tvl, on 16 June 1976, the first day of the Soweto uprising. The delivery truck was attacked by students and Mr Thomi was killed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. | References | | THOMPSON, Glen | | Was shot dead by members of an ANC self-defence unit (SDU) who were fleeing from a roadblock in Dawn Park, Germiston, Tvl, on 29 October 1992. Another civilian was injured in the incident. Two SDU members were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/2001/197 and AC/2000/0139). | References | | THOMPSON, Leon | | An ANC supporter who was shot and killed when IFP supporters and Caprivi trainees carried out attacks on ANC supporters in Richmond, Natal, between 21 and 23 June 1991. See Richmond attacks. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/217). | References | | THOMPSON, Marsheen Thandi | 37 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP when her husband was arrested in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, on 7 December 1983. Her husband and brother-in-law were suspected of being MK members. Ms Thompson’s arm had to be amputated as a result of her injuries. | References | | THOMPSON, Robert Patric | 37 | Was arrested at his home in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, on 7 December 1983 and detained without trial for two months, on suspicion of being an MK member. His wife was shot and injured during his arrest. | References | | THOOE, Maria Mathooe | 26 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP and IFP supporters while watching an IFP funeral procession in Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark, Tvl, on 3 August 1991. | References | | THOPI, Nomvula Clara | 42 | She had her house at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack on 12 June 1992 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area. | References | | THORPE, Nawaaldien | 18 | A student activist and member of the BMW who was detained in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, in July 1987, and was severely beaten by named and other members of a special police Unrest Investigation Unit. | References | | THOSE, Fanie Bafana | | Was shot by members of the SAP in Springs, Tvl, in July 1982 when management at Grootvlei mine called in police during a labour dispute. | References | | THOSHOLO, Ndumiso Timoti | 16 | Was shot in the head and permanently disabled while watching television in a house in Crossroads, Cape Town, on 10 December 1989. There were numerous deaths and injuries that month after members of the pro-government Crossroads committee broke away to support the ANC. | References | | THUBANA, Yenu Johannes | 32 | He had his house destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of Goederede into Lebowa because it would grant him chief rule, but many residents resisted incorporation which resulted in violent conflict. | References | | THUBANE, Geelbooi Bangani | 19 | Was shot dead by members of the KwaNdebele Police in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 1 June 1986 because he allegedly looked like a ‘comrade’. The area was tense after the government attempted its incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | THUBE, Limakatso Maria | 49 | Was severely burnt by ANC supporters in Koppies, OFS, on 6 November 1992, during political conflict in the area. Ms Thube and others were taken before a ‘people’s court’ and were tried and sentenced to death by burning. She managed to escape after being set alight, but died three days later. Two of the alleged perpetrators were charged, convicted and sentenced to death. Their sentences were later commuted to life imprisonment. | References | | THUHLO, Eric Moejalifa | 15 | An ANC supporter who was shot and severely injured by a named community councillor in De Aar, Cape, on 27 October 1991. | References |
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