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Sonnyboy Willie Zantsi

Zantsi

Sonnyboy Willie

Was shot dead by a named member of the SAP who opened fire on protesters from an unmarked vehicle in Guguletu, Cape Town, on 16 September 1976, during a two-day stayaway in which at least eleven people died.

Unknown

Sandile Zawana

Zawana

Sandile

A member of iKongo who was seriously assaulted by members of the SAP in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, during the Pondoland revolt. See iKongo. See Pondoland revolt.

Unknown

Noluntu Zawukana

Zawukana

Noluntu

A school student and ANC supporter who was arrested in Worcester, Cape, on 27 July 1985. She was taken to an isolated place, beaten and given electric shocks by named and other members of the Security Branch wanting information about an arson attack on a beerhall and truck.

Female

Israel Makhosonke Zazayokwe

Zazayokwe

Israel Makhosonke

Was shot dead by a member of the SAP in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg in August 1976, in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising. See Soweto uprising.

Unknown

Nocawa Dorah Zekana

Zekana

Nocawa Dorah

An ANC supporter who was severely beaten in detention by members of the SAP in Uitenhage, Cape, on 17 January 1985. Ms Zekana was detained in North End prison, Port Elizabeth for one month.

Female

Nobakabonwa Zekevu

Zekevu

Nobakabonwa

Was shot by members of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in East London in 1985.

Unknown

Bingweni Lena Zemba

Zemba

Bingweni Lena

Her house was destroyed by supporters of Chief Mahlangu in Goederede near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975. Chief Mahlangu supported the proposed incorporation of Goederede into Lebowa, but many residents resisted incorporation. See Incorporation of Goederede into Lebowa.

Female

Winile Goodman Zembetha

Zembetha

Winile Goodman

Was abducted and severely beaten by Azanian People's Organisation (AZAPO) members in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, on 4 April 1985.

Unknown

Victor Charles Zenane

Zenane

Victor Charles

Was shot and severely injured by a named member of the SAP in Prieska, Cape, in June 1986. He was on his way to the shop when police fired teargas at protesters. Zenane was then shot.

Male

Cordelia Zenani

Zenani

Cordelia

Was killed by members of the SAP and of the ANC-aligned Khutsong Youth Congress which had split into two factions at Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 16 December 1990 during a night vigil for an ANC supporter killed earlier by police. See Khutsong Youth Congress.

Unknown

Lingman Mbulelo Zenani

Zenani

Lingman Mbulelo

Was shot dead near his home in Mdantsane, Ciskei, by a named member of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) on 27 September 1992. Members of the community were retaliating for the Bisho massacre by destroying property of Ciskei policemen and soldiers, and the perpetrator was allegedly shooting people at random after discovering his home had been ransacked. Mr Zenani was killed when he tried to reason with the perpetrator. See Bisho massacre.

Male

Luleka Zengetwa

Zengetwa

Luleka

A PAC member who was stabbed to death by a named ANC member during political conflict in Cala, Transkei, on 17 March 1994.

Unknown

Moses Mnyamezeli Zengetwa

Zengetwa

Moses Mnyamezeli

His house and vehicle were destroyed by named ANC supporters at Cala, Transkei, on 19 November 1993, after he was accused of collaborating with the police.

Male

Ntsikelelo Zengetwa

Zengetwa

Ntsikelelo

A PAC member who lost his house in an arson attack by youths at Cala, Transkei, on 17 March 1993. Mr Zengetwa was allegedly suspected of being an informer because his brother was a headman.

Male

Thandi Jabu Zenze

Zenze

Thandi Jabu

An Inkatha supporter whose house and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack by ANC supporters in Umlazi, Durban, in February 1990, in political conflict following the unbanning of political organisations on 2 February.

Unknown

Mpiyakhe Mandlenkosi Ximba

Ximba

Mpiyakhe Mandlenkosi

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in the leg in a taxi in Katlehong, Transvaal, on 29 June 1993. The taxi industry became a key locus of conflict during this period. In October 1993 the SAP identified taxi wars as one of the major causes of violence in South Africa. See taxi violence.

Unknown

Muzi Ximba

Ximba

Muzi

An ANC supporter who was killed in Richmond, Natal, on 20 March 1993 in continuing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area.

Unknown

Muziwenkosi Ximba

Ximba

Muziwenkosi

An ANC supporter who was stabbed and shot to death by Inkatha supporters in Nhlalakahle, Greytown, Natal, on 15 April 1990. His thirty year old brother was stabbed and severely injured, allegedly by a local IFP leader, nine months later.

Male

Ndondile Ximba

Ximba

Ndondile

Was shot dead in Pietermaritzburg on 20 August 1991 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.

Unknown

Ntombhenhle Ximba

Ximba

Ntombhenhle

Was shot dead when an unidentified group attacked and burnt down her family home in Mevamhlophe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 2 March 1993, in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. The family was perceived to be supporting the ANC.

Female

Phala Rose Ximba

Ximba

Phala Rose

Her house was burnt down in Mevamhlophe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 2 March 1993, in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters. The family was perceived to be supporting the ANC. Her twenty nine year old daughter was shot dead in the same incident.

Female

Sonny Mduduzeni Ximba

Ximba

Sonny Mduduzeni

An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu, near Richards Bay, Natal, on 12 July 1992.

Unknown

Sphamandla Moses Ximba

Ximba

Sphamandla Moses

An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by IFP supporters in Greytown, Natal, on 26 June 1991.

Unknown

Themba Ximba

Ximba

Themba

A UDF supporter who was shot dead in Dindela, Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 21 April 1986, allegedly by members of the SADF.

Unknown

Thembinkosi Mziwakhe Elphus Ximba

Ximba

Thembinkosi Mziwakhe Elphus

An ANC supporter who was hacked and seriously injured by a named IFP supporter in Greytown, Natal, on 20 January 1991. Mr Ximba is partially paralysed as a result. His older brother had been shot and stabbed to death by Inkatha supporters nine months earlier.

Male

Welcome Siphiwe Ximba

Ximba

Welcome Siphiwe

A UDF supporter who was tortured by members of the SAP in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 19 August 1986.

Unknown

Lawrence Vuyisile Xipu

Xipu

Lawrence Vuyisile

Was injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).

Unknown

Nomathandazo Xipu

Xipu

Nomathandazo

Was injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).

Unknown

Ntombi Eunice Xipu

Xipu

Ntombi Eunice

Was injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).

Unknown

Thembekile Xipu

Xipu

Thembekile

Was injured when a limpet mine planted by MK operatives exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294).

Unknown

Sizakele Victor Xobe

Xobe

Sizakele Victor

An ANC supporter who was killed in Katlehong, Transvaal, in November 1990. Mr Sizakele was arrested by members of the SAP at his home and his mutilated body was found outside Kwesine hostel, an IFP stronghold, later the same day.

Male

Nozipho Eunice Xofa

Xofa

Nozipho Eunice

Was shot when members of the Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) opened fire on commuters refusing to board buses at Egerton railway station, Mdantsane, Ciskei, on 4 August 1983 during the Mdantsane bus boycott. See Mdantsane bus boycott.

Unknown

Goodman Xokiso

Xokiso

Goodman

Was shot dead by members of the SAP during unrest in Knysna, Cape, on 16 March 1986. Several youths were wounded in the shooting that took place while barricades were being burnt in the street.

Unknown

Sam Xolili

Xolili

Sam

An MK operative who was shot dead in an ambush at his home in Vosloorus, Transvaal, allegedly by members of the SAP, on 7 November 1988. His wife was taken into custody that day and tort u red. She spent five months in detention before being charged with illegal possession of ammunition and harbouring ‘terrorists’. She was subsequently rearrested and spent three months in solitary confinement.

Unknown

Cliffton Xolisile

Xolisile

Cliffton

Was shot dead in Bekkersdal, near Westonaria, Transvaal, in November 1990 during conflict between residents and residents in the ANC-aligned informal settlement.

Unknown

Elizabeth Nano Xolo

Xolo

Elizabeth Nano

Her home was burnt down by unidentified perpetrators at Nkothaneni, Port Shepstone, Natal, during ongoing conflict between local ANC and IFP supporters on 3 March 1994.

Female

Landiwe Mambhele Xolo

Xolo

Landiwe Mambhele

An ANC supporter whose house and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack at KwaXolo, near Ramsgate, Natal, during political conflict in the run-up to the April 1994 elections.

Unknown

Nyani Xolo

Xolo

Nyani

Was hacked to death with a panga at Thelawayeka Wa rd, Paddock, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 26 October 1990, by an ANC member who believed that Mr Xolo was a gangster aiding the IFP. This was denied by Mr Xolo’s family. One ANC member was granted amnesty for the attack (AC/2000/103).

Male

Safa Vincent Xolo

Xolo

Safa Vincent

His house in Port Shepstone, Natal, was burnt down in political conflict by IFP supporters on 31 December 1991.

Male

Tanana Xolo

Xolo

Tanana

Was imprisoned for eight years in 1960 in Bizana, Transkei, for his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt.

Male

Tembisile Esther Makubheka Xolo

Xolo

Tembisile Esther Makubheka

An ANC supporter whose house was destroyed in an arson attck by IFP supporters in Ramsgate, Natal, on 10 April 1994, two weeks before the April 1994 elections.

Unknown

Thembisile Sabaphi Xolo

Xolo

Thembisile Sabaphi

An ANC supporter who was forced to leave her home in Mvutshini, near Port Shepstone, Natal, in May 1993, following sustained harassment and intimidation by IFP supporters in their attempt to drive ANC supporters from the area.

Female

Thumani Eunice Mamdleko Xolo

Xolo

Thumani Eunice Mamdleko

An ANC supporter whose home was destroyed in an arson attack by named IFP supporters in Alfred, near Port Shepstone, Natal, in August 1992.

Unknown

Ntombizanele Princess Xongo

Xongo

Ntombizanele Princess

An ANC supporter who had her house in Bhambayi, near Kwa-Mashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack in April 1993 in ongoing political conflict between the ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ factions.

Female

Agnes Xulu

Xulu

Agnes

Her house in Gezinsila, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, was burnt down in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in 1991.

Female

Bella Xulu

Xulu

Bella

Her home and possessions were set alight in an arson attack in Eshowe, Natal, in November 1993 in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area.

Female

Bongani Xulu

Xulu

Bongani

An IFP supporter who was one of thirteen people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Busisiwe Thombe Xulu

Xulu

Busisiwe Thombe

Her house was burnt down by IFP supporters in Mevamhlophe, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, in July 1993 in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters.

Female

Christopher Musa Xulu

Xulu

Christopher Musa

An ANC supporter whose house and possessions were destroyed by a named perpetrator in Umlalazi, KwaZulu, near Mtunzini, Natal, on 2 April 1991. The attack was allegedly carried out on the instruction of the tribal authority because Mr Xulu was suspected of accommodating MK soldiers in his house.

Male

Dingindawo Xulu

Xulu

Dingindawo

An alleged IFP supporter whose house in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, was destroyed by ANC supporters during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. Thirteen people died in the attack. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Dor Xulu

Xulu

Dor

An alleged IFP supporter who was one of thirteen people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Dumisani Xulu

Xulu

Dumisani

An ANC supporter who was shot dead in Gezinsila, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal, on 1 May 1992. He was carrying an ANC flag in a Workers’ Day march when IFP supporters opened fire, killing him and injuring his brother and two others.

Male

Gcinekile G Xulu

Xulu

Gcinekile G

An ANC supporter whose home was destroyed in an arson attack in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 13 April 1991 in ongoing conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the area.

Unknown

Halalisani Samuel Xulu

Xulu

Halalisani Samuel

An ANC supporter who was shot and fatally injured by IFP supporters in Matshana, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 30 June 1991, allegedly because he was not known in the area and was wearing a jersey resembling the ANC flag. He died the following day.

Male

Jabulani Xulu

Xulu

Jabulani

An alleged IFP supporter who was one of thirteen people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Joel Msizi Xulu

Xulu

Joel Msizi

An ANC supporter who was abducted by IFP supporters while on his way to work in Tongaat, Natal, on 5 December 1993.

Male

Josephina Xulu

Xulu

Josephina

An IFP supporter who had three rondavels burnt down and the fourth looted at Mabhuyeni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, on 25 and 26 December 1993 respectively. The attack was carried out by IFP supporters, allegedly because Ms Xulu’s grandchildren were ANC supporters. No one was injured in the attack, as the family had abandoned their home at night and were sleeping in the open because of the violence in the area.

Female

Khanyisile Lephina Xulu

Xulu

Khanyisile Lephina

Her home and possessions were burnt by IFP supporters in Sonkombo, Ndwedwe, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 20 March 1994. See Sonkombo arson attacks.

Female

Mbongeleni Xulu

Xulu

Mbongeleni

Was shot and seriously injured by IFP supporters in Nhlabane, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 May 1994, shortly after the April 1994 elections, because he was suspected of being an ANC supporter.

Male

Mkhombiseni Herron Xulu

Xulu

Mkhombiseni Herron

A UDF supporter and member of the Taylors Halt Youth Congress who was detained under emergency regulations in Pietermaritzburg on 8 May 1988, and tortured by named Security Branch members while in police custody. See police brutality.

Unknown

Mkhosi Lorraine Xulu

Xulu

Mkhosi Lorraine

Her house was burnt down during November 1993 when IFP supporters carried out several attacks on ANC supporters in the KwaKhoza and Nogobhoza areas, KwaZulu, near Eshowe, Natal. One person was killed and over forty homes burnt down in these attacks, which were allegedly carried out under the direction of the local chief, an IFP supporter, who wanted to drive ANC supporters out of the area.

Female

Muzi Thulani Xulu

Xulu

Muzi Thulani

Was shot and wounded when ANC security guards from the ANC headquarters at Shell House, Johannesburg, opened fire on a crowd of IFP marchers, on 28 March 1994. At least nine marchers were killed and around one hundred were injured. Ten ANC security guards were granted amnesty (AC/2000/142).

Unknown

Mzomonje Phineas Xulu

Xulu

Mzomonje Phineas

Was stabbed to death in Inchanga, Natal, on 15 November 1986 during intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area.

Unknown

Neliswe Xulu

Xulu

Neliswe

Was one of thirteen people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Ngura Xulu

Xulu

Ngura

An IFP supporter who was shot dead at Cottonlands, Verulam, Natal, on 8 January 1990. He was one of three Inkatha supporters killed, including the son of a local IFP chairman. Four days later, UDF supporters petrol bombed the vigil held for the three deceased, killing another thirteen people, including nine children. Amnesty applications were received for the killings of 8 January. See Verulam attack.

Male

Nicholas Xulu

Xulu

Nicholas

A UDF supporter and member of the Taylors Halt Youth Congress who was detained on 8 May 1988, along with four other people including his brother, by the police in Pietermaritzburg, and was tortured in detention. In 1991, Mr Xulu’s brother was abducted, allegedly by members of the Security Police, and has never been seen again.

Male

Nicholas Ngo Bhekithemba Xulu

Xulu

Nicholas Ngo Bhekithemba

Was shot and injured by an Inkatha member during a violent political conflict at Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, on 31 December 1998. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0334).

Unknown

Nokukhanya (Khanyisile) Goodness Xulu

Xulu

Nokukhanya (Khanyisile) Goodness

A UDF supporter who was shot and injured by Inkatha supporters during political violence at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, on 30 August 1988. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332).

Unknown

Nqobizwe Anderson Xulu

Xulu

Nqobizwe Anderson

An ANC supporter whose home in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, was set alight by IFP supporters on 28 February 1994 in the run-up to the April 1994 elections.

Unknown

Ntombifikile Nora Xulu

Xulu

Ntombifikile Nora

Her home in Richmond Farm, near KwaMashu, Durban, was looted and burnt by ANC supporters in November 1990 in intense conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.

Female

Ruth Xulu

Xulu

Ruth

An Inkatha supporter whose house was set alight by ANC supporters in Nqutu, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, in November 1989.

Unknown

Sibongile Constance Thandeka Xulu

Xulu

Sibongile Constance Thandeka

Her home was destroyed in an arson attack in Eshowe, Natal, on 2 April 1994, in political conflict between IFP and ANC supporters in the run-up to the April 1994 elections.

Female

Sipho Aubrey Xulu

Xulu

Sipho Aubrey

An ANC supporter who was shot and fatally wounded in the chest by IFP supporters in Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 24 May 1992.

Unknown

Sipho Brigitte Xulu

Xulu

Sipho Brigitte

An MK operative who was executed in Pretoria Central prison, Pretoria, on 9 September 1986. Mr Xulu and another MK operative were sentenced to death for the killing of ANC supporter Ben Langa in 1984. The two were instructed to assassinate Mr Langa by an MK commander who was later believed to be a state agent.

Male

Thabani Percival Xulu

Xulu

Thabani Percival

Was beaten and stabbed to death by a named ANC supporter at the Zamani informal settlement, Umlazi, Durban, on 7 December 1993, because he was perceived to be an IFP supporter.

Male

Thandiwe Pretty Xulu

Xulu

Thandiwe Pretty

An ANC supporter whose home in Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, was burnt down by IFP supporters in February 1992.

Unknown

Thengiswa Victoria Xulu

Xulu

Thengiswa Victoria

Her house and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack in Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, during 1992 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.

Female

Thokozani Xulu

Xulu

Thokozani

His house and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack in Empangeni, Natal, on 17 January 1994 in ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters in the area.

Male

Thuleleni Xulu

Xulu

Thuleleni

An IFP supporter who was one of 13 people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Zandile Xulu

Xulu

Zandile

An IFP supporter who was one of thirteen people burnt to death in a petrol bomb attack by UDF supporters in Mahlabatini, near Ulundi, KwaZulu/Natal, during a funeral vigil on 12 January 1990. One ANC supporter applied for amnesty, which was refused (AC/1999/0353). See Xulu vigil attack.

Unknown

Zulukabongi Meriga Xulu

Xulu

Zulukabongi Meriga

An IFP supporter whose house at Mondlo, KwaZulu, near Vryheid, Natal, was burnt down by named perpetrators, allegedly ANC supporters, in July 1992.

Unknown

Mandla Xuza

Xuza

Mandla

Was severely injured when he was stoned by a faction within the ANC-aligned Khutsong Youth Congress in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 16 December 1991. Mr Xuza was on his way to a meeting to discuss ANC structures in the area at the time of the attack. See Khutsong Youth Congress.

Male

Mbangomuni Yaka

Yaka

Mbangomuni

An IFP supporter and acting induna who was shot dead by another named IFP supporter at Mvutshini, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 6 February 1993 in internal conflict within the organisation. See induna.

Unknown

Khayalethu Yali

Yali

Khayalethu

Was shot by members of the SAP in Lingelihle, Cradock, Cape, on 30 June 1986. At the time, people were singing freedom songs and police were patrolling the area.

Unknown

Bikiwe Yalo

Yalo

Bikiwe

An IFP supporter whose house and possessions were destroyed in an arson attack in Port Shepstone, Natal, on 7 April 1994, in political conflict between ANC and IFP supporters three weeks before the April 1994 elections.

Unknown

Geoffrey Yali Yalolo-Booysen

Yalolo-booysen

Geoffrey Yali

An ANC supporter and youth activist who was tortured in detention by named members of the SAP in George and Mossel Bay, Cape, in June 1986. Mr Yalolo-Booysen was again detained and tortured in January 1990.

Male