Stephan Verster

Stephan Verster (1964 - 2005)

Brief overview:

Stephan (41), was assaulted by security guards on the Metrorail train travelling from Germiston to Johannesburg on 15th November 2005. He was arrested and died in custody.

Shared by Stephan’s sister, Karen Smith:

“Assault by security guards, why? Apparently my brother did not want to sit down so they arrested him?? We miss and love you… Mum especially - she talks to your photo everyday… we hope your death was not in vain…”

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

• ID Number : 6407215218083
• Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSES
• https://www.gendatabase.com/deceased-record.php?q=3710872&r=STEPHAN...

Links to Media articles:

• https://web.archive.org/web/20110429151800/http://www.health24.com/...
• https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.120971604673082.14119.120...