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Content
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 MAA-MAD
| Name | Age | Description | | | MACHABA, Peter Thabo | 26 | Was intimidated in detention in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 20 February 1993. | References | | MACHABE, Masilo Clement | | An IFP supporter who was shot in the hand on a train in Tokoza, Transvaal, during May 1993. See train violence. | References | | MACHANE, Kholeka Maggie | 50 | Was shot in the left breast by members of the SAP in Postmasburg, Cape, on 18 June 1993. | References | | MACHEDI, Mpho Jacob | | Was stabbed to death by ANCYL supporters in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 10 June 1992 because he was suspected of being a police informer. | References | | MACHETE, Marupini Alpheus | 25 | A COSATU member who was severely beaten and tortured in Louis Trichardt, Transvaal, in 1984 by members of the SAP for belonging to a union. Trade unions were perceived as a threat to the state and some employers allegedly cooperated with the police in harassing union members. | References | | MACHETE, Simon | 46 | Was severely 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). | References | | MACHIMANA, Adolf | 27 | An ANCYL member who was shot dead by named perpetrators in Khujwana, Tzaneen, Transvaal, on 13 June 1992. He was protesting with community members and a fellow teacher against the appointment of a new principal. The bodies of both Mr Machimana and the teacher were found on the Tzaneen-Lydenburg road. | References | | MACHIMANE, Ludick | 22 | Was shot dead by members of the Gazankulu Police in Nkowankowa, Gazankulu, on 20 February 1990 during a rally and workers` stayaway to protest against the educational policies of the Chief Minister of Gazankulu. | References | | MACHITJE, Jonas Mpati | | Was one of four people shot dead by named perpetrators in an ambush in Phola Park, Tokoza, Transvaal, on 10 October 1992. Among the dead was well-known Phola Park community leader, Prince Mhlambi. The Goldstone commission later implicated a police informer in a disinformation campaign against the Phola Park Residents Committee which Mr Mhlambi headed. | References | | MACHOBA, Debra | | An executive SASO member, was repeatedly detained and tortured by Security Police from July 1976 to December 1978. She was kept in solitary confinement in May 1976 because of SASO`s role in the Soweto uprising and was banned for five years in December 1978. | References | | MACHOBANE (MORARE), Themba Duke | 31 | A South African teaching in Botswana who was shot dead on 14 June 1985 in a cross-border attack launched by the SADF Special Forces, together with the Security Branch, on ANC offices and houses in Gaborone, Botswana. His six-year-old nephew, a citizen of Lesotho, who was staying with him at the time, was also killed. In all, twelve people were killed and six were wounded in the operation. See Gaborone raid. | References | | MACHOBANE, Frank | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during community action against town councillors in the Vaal uprising. He was allegedly walking with his brother and two friends when police opened fire, killing him and wounding his brother in the cheek. | References | | MACHOBANE, Joseph Modise | | Was attacked and killed in Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 18 April 1993 during random shootings following the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani. | References | | MACHOBANE, Likeleli Stephina | 38 | Was severely beaten by `comrades` in Evaton, Transvaal, on 16 June 1990 on her way from work during a stayaway. | References | | MACHOBANE, Monkeng Lebohang Claudia | | Was killed in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 18 April 1993 during random shootings following the assassination of SACP leader Chris Hani. | References | | MACHOBANE, Mutle | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP at Sharpeville, Transvaal, in September 1984 during the Vaal uprising. | References | | MACHOBANE, Sekgonyane John | 16 | Was shot in the cheek by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Transvaal, on 3 September 1984 during community action against town councillors in the Vaal uprising. He was allegedly walking with his brother and two friends when police opened fire killing his brother. Sekgonyane and his friends were allegedly taken to Vereeniging police station where they were kicked and beaten with sjamboks before being taken to hospital. | References | | MACHONA, Tahleho Hendrik | 41 | An ANC supporter who had his house, van and other property burnt and his driver was attacked in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 2 February 1990 because ANC suppporters suspected him of collaborating with the police. | References | | MACIKI, Krakra | 17 | Was one of four youths shot dead by named members of the SAP who opened fire on protesters after unrest broke out in Kuyasa township, Colesberg, Cape, on 3 July 1985. | References | | MACINGWANE, Gilbert | 43 | An iKongo supporter who was severely beaten by members of the SAP in June 1960 during the Pondoland revolt. See Pondoland revolt. | References |
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