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Thabo Simon Aaron

Aaron

Thabo Simon

An ANCYL member who was shot and severely injured by SAP members at Lephoi, Bethulie, Orange Free State (OFS) on 17 April 1991. Police opened fire on a gathering at an ANC supporter's house following a dispute between two neighbours, one of whom was linked to the ANC and the other to the SAP and a councillor.

Unknown

Montaigne Abbott

Abbott

Montaigne

A member of the SADF who was severely injured in a landmine explosion in Messina, Transvaal, on 5 May 1987.

Unknown

Nzaliseko Christopher Abraham

Abraham

Nzaliseko Christopher

A COSAS supporter who was kicked and beaten with batons and rifle-butts by members of the Ciskei Police during protests against the Ciskei government at Zwelitsha and Mdantsane, Ciskei, in September 1985.

Unknown

Achmat Fardiel Abrahams

Abrahams

Achmat Fardiel

Was shot and blinded in one eye by members of the SAP in Athlone, Cape Town, in August 1976, after the Soweto uprising.

Unknown

Annalene Mildred Abrahams

Abrahams

Annalene Mildred

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Robertson, Cape, on 11 April 1990. Police fired teargas into a crowded hall where residents were meeting. Over one hundred people were treated for injuries relating to the subsequent stampede and shootings.

Unknown

Ashraf Abrahams

Abrahams

Ashraf

Was shot and injured by members of the Railway Police on 15 October 1985 in Athlone, in the Trojan Horse incident, Cape Town.

Unknown

Derrek Abrahams

Abrahams

Derrek

A street committee member who was shot dead by members of the SAP at Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, on 3 September 1990.

Unknown

Moegsien Abrahams

Abrahams

Moegsien

Was stabbed and stoned to death by a group of UDF supporters in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on 25 May 1986, during a UDF rally following allegations that he was an informer. UDF leaders attempted to shield him from attack, but Mr Abrahams fled the venue. He was then pursued and killed.

Male

Rashid Abrahams

Abrahams

Rashid

Was burnt to death, together with a colleague, when their vehicle was stoned and petrol bombed by protesting youths near Crossroads, Cape Town, on 28 April 1986. Both were employees of an electrical firm and were returning to their office when they were attacked.

Unknown

Toyer Abrahams

Abrahams

Toyer

Was shot and injured by members of the Railway Police on 15 October 1985 in Athlone, Cape Town, during the Trojan Horse incident. See Trojan Horse incident, Cape Town.

Unknown

Em Achhurst

Achhurst

EM

Was severely injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen were injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria.

Unknown

David Jacobus Ackerman

Ackerman

David Jacobus

Was injured when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks.

Male

Marita Ackerman

Ackerman

Marita

Was shot and killed when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks.

Male

Gerhardus Oliver Ackermann

Ackermann

Gerhardus Oliver

Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen were injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria.)

Unknown

Alfred Mawonga Adam

Adam

Alfred Mawonga

A UDF supporter who was shot dead by members of the Municipal Police at New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, on 14 February 1987.

Unknown

Alfred Mawonga Adam

Adam

Alfred Mawonga

A UDF supporter who was shot dead by members of the Municipal Police at New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, on 14 February 1987.

Unknown

Zwelinzima Sidwell Adams

Adams

Zwelinzima Sidwell

Was severely beaten and shot in the leg in Guguletu, Cape Town, in 1986, during political conflict between Witdoeke vigilantes from Crossroads and UDF supporters in KTC.

Unknown

Koos Adams

Adams

Koos

A UDF organiser who was detained for three days during a consumer boycott in Graaff-Reinet, Cape, in June 1985. In detention he was beaten by named members of the SAP. From June to December 1985, he was held at Middelburg Prison, Cape.

Male

Magadien Adams

Adams

Magadien

Was injured when the car in which he was travelling was petrol bombed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on 15 April 1993, during widespread protest and unrest following the killing of SACP leader, Chris Hani. His brother-in-law was burnt to death and one person was injured in the attack.

Male

Noel Adams

Adams

Noel

A UDF supporter who was subjected to psychological torture by members of the SAP while in police custody in Graaff-Reinet, Cape, during the 1985 school boycotts.

Unknown

Sandra Joyce Adams

Adams

Sandra Joyce

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Athlone, Cape Town, on 16 September 1976, while she was standing on the balcony of her third floor flat watching police action against protesters after the Soweto uprising.

Female

Motlalepule Sunnyboy Slovo Adonis

Adonis

Motlalepule Sunnyboy Slovo

An ANCYL supporter who was detained and severely beaten by members of the SAP at the Grootvlei police station in Reddersburg, Orange Free State, in May 1990. This took place during a local boycott, during which time several youth activists were assaulted and tortured by the police.

Unknown

Sandra Noreen Adonis

Adonis

Sandra Noreen

A member of the BMW who was arrested in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, in 1988, and tortured by named members of a special police Unrest Investigation Unit.

Unknown

Phineus Zenzile Adoons

Adoons

Phineus Zenzile

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured when members of the SAP opened fire on a crowd of people participating in a protest march in Olifantshoek, Cape, on 16 June 1992.

Unknown

Noel John Adriaanse

Adriaanse

Noel John

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Hanover Park, Cape Town, on 2 September 1976. He was on his way to buy bread during the political unrest following the Soweto uprising.

Male

Sipho Victor Africander

Africander

Sipho Victor

A cleric and chairperson of the Pietermaritzburg Council of Churches who was shot dead in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, on 4 May 1990 while taking his child to school. A named Inkatha member was convicted for the murder, but was later acquitted on appeal.

Male

Anna Afrika

Afrika

Anna

Was shot and injured by a named SAP member in Kakamas, Cape, on 13 February 1988. The perpetrator opened fire on residents outside a house being raided by police. Two children were shot dead and thirteen people injured.

Unknown

Dick Afrika

Afrika

Dick

Was detained by alleged members of the SAP at Ipelegeng, Schweizer-Reneke, Transvaal, in March 1990.

Unknown

Jan Afrika

Afrika

Jan

Was shot and injured by named SAP members during a legal protest march in Wolseley, Cape, on 24 November 1990.

Unknown

Pieter Afrika

Afrika

Pieter

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Montagu, Cape, on 11 September 1976. He was in a vehicle with other protesters when he was shot at after the Soweto uprising had spread to a number of rural Cape towns.

Male

Joyce Aggett

Aggett

Joyce

As the mother of Neil Aggett, who died in detention, Joyce was subjected to an unlawful search of her home in Somerset West, Cape, in her absence, by the Witwatersrand Security Branch, during April 1982. One Security Branch operative was granted amnesty for the unlawful search (AC/2001/005). He testified that he had been gathering evidence to be used at the inquest into Dr Aggett’s death, in order to support the Security Police’s contention that Dr Aggett had committed suicide.

Unknown

Neil Hudson Aggett

Aggett

Neil Hudson

Died in detention at John Vorster Square, Johannesburg, on 5 February 1982, following a period of torture, including sixty consecutive hours of interrogation and two months of solitary confinement. Mr Aggett was the Transvaal Secretary for the Food and Allied Workers Union.

Male

Wezeka Getrude Ala

Ala

Wezeka Getrude

Was beaten by members of the SAP in April 1985 during consumer boycotts at Jansenville, Cape.

Unknown

Wezeka Getrude Ala

Ala

Wezeka Getrude

Was beaten by members of the SAP in April 1985 during consumer boycotts at Jansenville, Cape.

Unknown

Nombuyiselo Francis Albert

Albert

Nombuyiselo Francis

Was beaten and stabbed to death on 10 December 1992 in Entshawini, KwaZulu, near Stanger, Natal, by named IFP supporters who thought she was an ANC supporter.

Female

Tammas Edward Alexander

Alexander

Tammas Edward

An ANC supporter who suffered extensive damage to his home and business premises in an explosion triggered by the opening of a booby-trapped computer on 2 October 1990 in Durban. One person was killed in the attack, allegedly carried out by named right-wing extremists.

Male

Nomthandazo Amelia Alfred

Alfred

Nomthandazo Amelia

Was arrested after arson attacks on the homes of vigilantes in Zolani, Ashton, Cape, on 20 November 1985. She was convicted of arson and public violence in September 1986 and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment.

Female

Abdurahman Allie

Allie

Abdurahman

Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on 7 September 1976, after the Soweto uprising.

Unknown

Beverly Meryl Allison

Allison

Beverly Meryl

Was injured when MK operatives detonated a limpet mine in a dustbin at the Vanderbijl Square bus terminus, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. Nineteen people were injured and a number of vehicles and buildings were damaged. Two MK Special Operations operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/056). A late application by a third MK operative was dismissed.

Unknown

Walter Titus (Aka ‘Shakes Lerumo’) Alset

Alset

Walter Titus (aka ‘Shakes Lerumo’)

He was an MK operative who was shot dead in an ambush at Alldays, Transvaal, near the Botswana border, on 10 July 1986 by a joint team comprising SADF Special Forces and Far Northern Transvaal Security Branch members. Fourteen Security Branch operatives, including the divisional commander, applied for amnesty. Nine of these applications were refused (AC/1999/0176).

Male

Sandile Alfred Am

Am

Sandile Alfred

A UDF supporter who was burnt to death by a named perpetrator during a consumer boycott in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, Cape, on 14 September 1985, after he was accused of being a state collaborator.

Male

Jonathan Maurice America

America

Jonathan Maurice

Was injured in a hand grenade explosion in Kimberley, Cape, on 25 May 1993, during an ANC protest march to the Bophuthatswana consulate. Two MK operatives threw a hand grenade at the building, but it bounced back into the crowd, killing one person and injuring forty one others. Two ANC members were wrongly convicted of the killing. Four MK and ANC members, two of whom denied guilt, applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/2000/053 and AC/2000/241).

Unknown

Felicity Amod

Amod

Felicity

Was injured when members of MK’s Special Operations Unit detonated an explosive in a car outside the SADF Witwatersrand Command headquarters in Johannesburg on 30 July 1987. At least sixty eight people were injured. Three MK operatives and one UDF supporter linked to MK were granted amnesty for their roles in this attack (AC/2001/0003 and AC/2000/248).

Unknown

Billy Veli Amthenja

Amthenja

Billy Veli

Amthenja disappeared with his brother, Eric Msimango, while travelling from Tokoza, Transvaal, to Pretoria, on 20 November 1993. An IFP march from Johannesburg to Pretoria was in progress at the time. He has never been seen since and is presumed dead.

Male

Cynthia Valerie Anderson

Anderson

Cynthia Valerie

Was shot dead in the Silverton bank siege in Pretoria, on 25 January 1980. Three MK members held her hostage during a raid on the bank. Ms Anderson, one other civilian and the three MK members were all killed during a gunfight after police stormed the bank. Several other people were injured.

Female

Gavin Anderson

Anderson

Gavin

A trade unionist in Johannesburg who was banned in 1976 and subjected to ongoing harassment during March 1977. A Witwatersrand Security Branch operative was granted amnesty for harassment (AC/2001/005).

Unknown

Peter Anderson

Anderson

Peter

Was shot and killed when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks.

Male

Sapper A Anderson

Anderson

Sapper A

Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen injured. The overall commander of MK’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria.

Unknown

Niklaas Andreas

Andreas

Niklaas

Was arrested with ten friends on 16 June 1986 in Carnavon, Cape, for wearing black ties commemorating those who died in the Soweto uprising. He was repeatedly beaten by named members of the SAP at the police station and detained for seventy two days under emergency regulations in Carnarvon, and then in Victor Verster prison, Paarl, Cape. See police brutality.

Male

Daniel Andrews

Andrews

Daniel

A municipal policeman who was shot dead by UDF and ANC supporters near the Langa police station, Uitenhage, Cape, on 20 April 1990. Two UDF/ANC supporters were granted amnesty for the incident (AC/99/0280).

Unknown

Levena Andrews

Andrews

Levena

Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Paarl, Cape, on 9 September 1976, while walking in the street. Three women were shot dead in Paarl that day, after the Soweto uprising had spread to the Cape.

Unknown

Piet September Andrews

Andrews

Piet September

Was injured when he was shot in the back by SAP members in Wolseley, Cape, on 24 November 1990, during a legal community protest.

Male

Karl Andrey

Andrey

Karl

Was shot and killed when APLA operatives threw hand grenades at and opened fire on the congregation of St James’ Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town, on 25 July 1993. Eleven people were killed and fifty eight wounded in the attack. Three of four APLA members were granted amnesty for the attack. The fourth had his application struck off the roll for failing to attend the amnesty hearing (AC/1998/0018). See APLA attacks.

Male

Edwin Angless

Angless

Edwin

A NUSAS activist who was detained on 16 June 1980 and held in solitary confinement for eight and a half weeks in Caledon Square police station, Cape Town.

Unknown

Somasundram Manas Anthony

Anthony

Somasundram Manas

Was shot through the head and killed on 15 November 1988 by members of the SADF in Pietersburg, Transvaal. Mr Anthony was allegedly killed because he had seen confidential information while working for the SADF.

Male

Mxolisi Patrick Antoni

Antoni

Mxolisi Patrick

A BCM member who was arrested in connection with the killing of a suspected collaborator in Port Elizabeth on 20 September 1977. While in detention, he was assaulted by members of the SAP.

Male

Thembisile Antoni

Antoni

Thembisile

An AZAPO member who was ‘necklaced’ to death by COSAS and UDF supporters in Port Alfred, Cape, in June 1985, during political conflict between the UDF and AZAPO in the area. Several other AZAPO members were assaulted and injured in the attack.

Unknown

Alex Anvari

Anvari

Alex

A member of the Baha’i faith community who died when he and two others were shot and killed by APLA operatives at the Baha’i Faith Centre, Mdantsane, Ciskei, on 13 March 1994. The victims, though of Iranian extraction, were allegedly regarded by the perpetrators as ‘whites’. A vehicle was also stolen during the attack. Two perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2001/271). See APLA attacks.

Male

G Anzilotti

Anzilotti

G

Was injured when MK operatives detonated an explosive in a car outside the South African Air Force (SAAF) headquarters in Church Street, Pretoria, on 20 May 1983. Twenty one people were killed and two hundred and seventeen were injured. The overall commander of M K ’s Special Operations Unit and two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003 and AC/2001/023). See Church Street Bombing, Pretoria.

Unknown

Doly Elizabeth Aphane

Aphane

Doly Elizabeth

An ANC member whose house and tuck shop in Sekampaneng, Hammanskraal, Transvaal, were demolished on 8 February 1993 by members of the Bophuthatswana Police, who were acting on an eviction order from the Bophuthatswana government.

Unknown

Karl Maisela Aphane

Aphane

Karl Maisela

A COSAS supporter who was tortured in detention in September 1986 in Middelburg prison, Transvaal, during student unrest in the area.

Unknown

Matsosale William Aphane

Aphane

Matsosale William

An ANC supporter who died when an IFP member assaulted him and threw him from a moving train in the Johannesburg area on 29 November 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0256). See train violence.

Male

Tiny Aphane

Aphane

Tiny

Was arrested in September 1986 by the SAP and imprisoned in Motetema, Lebowa. The police were apparently seeking her brother because of his affiliation to COSAS.

Unknown

Mzikayise Apleni

Apleni

Mzikayise

A UDF supporter who was shot dead by a member of the SAP in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, on 7 October 1986 during the State of Emergency. A 1987 inquest concluded that no one was responsible for her death. See police brutality.

Female

Wellington Sicelo Apleni

Apleni

Wellington Sicelo

A UDF supporter who was shot in the hand during conflict between AZAPO and UDF supporters in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, on 12 May 1985.

Unknown

Khobone Vernon Apolosi

Apolosi

Khobone Vernon

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. About one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people killed and twenty five vehicles burnt in retaliation for the expulsion of IFP supporters from the area. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson, but were later acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Unknown

David Pieter Appies

Appies

David Pieter

A UDF supporter and SRC representative who was beaten and tortured during his three-month detention under emergency regulations in Carnarvon, Cape, from July 1986. He was later charged with arson and sentenced to a suspended prison term. See police brutality.

Male

Wandile Christopher Appolis

Appolis

Wandile Christopher

A UDF activist who lost both his eyes after being shot by a named off-duty SAP member in Addo, Cape, on 13 April 1985, while he was publicising a meeting. Upon his discharge from hospital, Mr Appolis was detained in North End Prison, Port Elizabeth.

Male

Simphiwe Appols

Appols

Simphiwe

An ANC supporter who was severely beaten and tortured by CDF and Peace Force members in Stutterheim, Cape, on 7 September 1992.

Unknown

Cecil Patrick April

April

Cecil Patrick

Was tortured repeatedly by members of the SAP at Carletonville police station, on 24 November 1985, during a rent boycott in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal.

Unknown

Doreen April

April

Doreen

Was shot and injured by members of the SADF on 15 June 1986 in Nelspruit, Transvaal, during a night vigil held to commemorate the 1976 Soweto uprising.

Unknown

Gibson Mxolisi April

April

Gibson Mxolisi

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by a member of the SAP in Daveyton, Benoni, Transvaal, on 13 April 1986.

Unknown

Lindile April

April

Lindile

Died after being assaulted with a rock by named members of the SAP in Lingelethu, Adelaide, Cape, on 16 April 1986. One of the perpetrators was found guilty of the killing.

Unknown

Lungephi Cecil April

April

Lungephi Cecil

A COSAS supporter who was repeatedly tortured and held in solitary confinement for two months from 5 April 1986 at Addo police station, Cape.

Unknown

Ngubeni Stanley April

April

Ngubeni Stanley

A PAC supporter who was tortured by members of the SAP in Willowvale, Transkei, in April 1963, during the state of emergency. See police brutality.

Unknown

Ntsundu April

April

Ntsundu

A PAC supporter who was kicked, clubbed with guns and spat upon throughout an entire night by members of the SAP when he was detained at Willowvale, Transkei, in 1963.

Male

Joseph Angelo Aranes

Aranes

Joseph Angelo

A UDF supporter in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town who was detained in June 1986 and held under emergency regulations for several months at Victor Verster prison, Paarl. Thereafter he experienced continuous police harassment and several arrests. See police brutality.

Male

John Jacobus Arends

Arends

John Jacobus

An ANC supporter who was arrested and severely beaten by a member of the SAP at Uitenhage, Cape, in 1991.

Unknown

Aubrey Cecil Arendse

Arendse

Aubrey Cecil

A school student who was detained during a protest march in Woodstock, Cape Town, on 3 September 1976. He was severely beaten and detained for almost a year without trial. On 10 November 1985 he was shot and injured by police during unrest in Mitchells Plain, Cape.

Male

David Arnold

Arnold

David

Was injured in what became known as the Magoo’s Bar Booming in Durban on 14 June 1986. The explosion killed three women and injured at least seventy four other people. Seven MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/128).

Unknown

Mina Arries

Arries

Mina

Was in her home in Cradock, Cape, when it was stoned and petrol bombed by unidentified youths in 1985. The attack is believed to have taken place because her son was a policeman.

Female

Zinakile Charles Asiya

Asiya

Zinakile Charles

A UDF supporter who was severely beaten by members of the SAP at Colesberg police station, Cape, in August 1986, and again in 1988, because of his alleged involvement in the campaign against the municipal elections.

Male

Roockea Asman

Asman

Roockea

An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down on 20 March 1994 in Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, in intense political conflict in the area. See Sonkombo arson attacks.

Female

Abu-Baker Asvat

Asvat

Abu-Baker

Was shot dead by two men at his surgery in Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 27 January 1989. Dr Asvat was allegedly killed because he had knowledge about numerous assaults that took place at Ms Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s home in Orlando West, Soweto, including the death of youth activist, Stompie Seipei.

Male

Gary Atkinson

Atkinson

Gary

Co-owner and manager of the Heidelberg Tavern situated in Observatory, Cape Town, who suffered damages when APLA operatives attacked the tavern with a rocket launcher and automatic weapons on 30 December 1993. Four people were killed and seven were injured during the course of the attack. Three perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/1998/0026). See APLA attacks.

Unknown

Myekeni Given Atshose

Atshose

Myekeni Given

Was beaten and shot by members of the SAP at a bus stop in Kanana, Orkney, Transvaal, during a strike on 16 March 1986.

Unknown

Mashego Aubrey

Aubrey

Mashego

Was at home in KwaGuqa, Witbank, Transvaal, when it was bombed by a member of the SAP in March 1986. The incident took place during a period of heightened political conflict which soon led to the imposition of a state of emergency.

Unknown

Felisizwe Lucky August

August

Felisizwe Lucky

A youth congress activist and ANC supporter who was severely beaten by members of the SAP at a school in Fort Beaufort, Cape, during the 1980s school boycotts. He was subsequently arrested and detained on numerous occasions during the 1980s, and subjected to severe torture by named SAP members. He was imprisoned and released in 1992, after which he was severely assaulted during violent conflict between ANC and PAC supporters in Fort Beaufort, Cape.

Male

Sipho August

August

Sipho

An ANC supporter who was beaten by police upon his arrest with more than seventy other youths in Robertson, Cape, on 20 November 1985. Mr August was again beaten by police on 18 June 1986 and thereafter detained for three months under emergency regulations. See police brutality.

Male

Thobeka Joyce August

August

Thobeka Joyce

An ANC supporter who had her home destroyed in an arson attack by PAC supporters during political conflict at Fort Beaufort, Cape, on 24 February 1993.

Female

Thobile Morgan August

August

Thobile Morgan

Was arrested and beaten with sjamboks and batons by SAP members near Worcester, Cape, on 18 June 1986. He was then detained for three months in Victor Verster prison, Paarl, Cape, under emergency regulations. See police brutality.

Male

Joriena Susana Augustyn

Augustyn

Joriena Susana

Was severely injured when members of MK’s ‘Dolphin unit’ detonated an explosive in a car near the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s court and the adjacent police station, Transvaal, on 16 March 1988. Three people were killed and more than twenty were injured in the blast. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2001/003).

Unknown

Pieter Augustyn

Augustyn

Pieter

Suffered severe trauma when APLA operatives, armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades, stormed the Yellowwoods Hotel, in Fort Beaufort, Cape, on 23 March 1993, and opened fire on staff and patrons. One person was shot dead in the attack. Three perpetrators were granted amnesty (AC/2000/225). See APLA attacks.

Unknown

Sekano Avonly-Kgasi

Avonly-kgasi

Sekano

Was interrogated, tortured and killed by AZAPO members along with five other scholars in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 1 August 1986. 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).

Unknown

Haroon Erasheed Aziz

Aziz

Haroon Erasheed

An ANC supporter who was detained in 1974 under Section 6 of the Terrorism Act. He was severely tortured by named Security Branch members at the Greenwood Park and Fischer Street police stations in Durban. During interrogations he was kicked until he was unconscious.

Male

Amos Baard

Baard

Amos

Was injured in a hand grenade explosion in Kimberley, Cape, on 25 May 1993, during an ANC protest march to the Bophuthatswana consulate. Two MK operatives threw a hand grenade at the building, but it bounced back into the crowd, killing one person and injuring forty one others. Two ANC members were wrongly convicted of the killing. Four MK and ANC members, two of whom denied guilt, applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/2000/053 and AC/2000/241).

Unknown

Frances Goitsimang Baard

Baard

Frances Goitsimang

An ANC member and trade union organiser who was detained and tortured by members of the SAP in East London during 1963. She was held in solitary confinement for a year in North End prison, Port Elizabeth, and then sentenced to five years’ imprisonment, which she served in Kroonstad prison. On her release in 1969 she was banished to Mabopane, near Pretoria.

Female

Tusetso Henry Baardman

Baardman

Tusetso Henry

Was arrested in Molteno, Cape, in February 1965 and severely tortured by named members of the SAP at the police station in Burgersdorp, Cape. He was then imprisoned on Robben Island, Cape Town, for twelve years.

Male

Watu June Audrey Baartman (Pezisa)

Baartman (pezisa)

Watu June Audrey

Her home was petrol bombed in Nyanga, Cape, on 9 November 1977, in the violent aftermath of the Soweto uprising. Her infant daughter was killed and her son seriously injured in the attack.

Female

Ben Kopi Baartman

Baartman

Ben Kopi

An ANC member from Worcester, Cape, who was banished to Zululand in 1959. He fled to Swaziland in 1961. He was deported to Tanzania in 1984 when the Swaziland government banned the ANC from operating on Swazi territory.

Male