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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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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.

TRC Victims - Letter ML-MN

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MLAMBO, Tezane Norah 37She had her home damaged in an an arson attack in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in June 1976. Ms Mlambo believes that her house was mistakenly attacked because the house next door was occupied by a Chinese family who were the real targets. The attack took place in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising when the businesses and homes of people thought to be `collaborators` were burnt.References
MLAMBO, Themba 5Was shot and severely injured on 16 August 1993 in Tokoza, Transvaal, allegedly by IFP supporters because his family refused to join the IFP. Four people died and three were injured in the attack. Themba was permanently confined to a wheelchair as a result of his injuries.References
MLAMBO, Zephried MzwakheA UDF supporter who was shot and killed on 6 April 1990 when a group of Inkatha supporters attacked UDF supporters and residents at Mpumalanga, KwaZulu, near Durban, in spite of a heavy police and military presence. Fourteen people were killed and at least 120 homes burnt down. One former IFP member was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332).References
MLAMBO, Zibeke 52An IFP supporter who was shot and killed during political conflict in Inkanyezi, near Port Shepstone, Natal, on 25 September 1993.References
MLAMLA, Mteteleli 27Was shot by members of the SAP during intense public unrest in Duncan Village, East London, on 13 August 1985. See Duncan Village. References
MLAMLI, Petukile John 45A PAC supporter who was arrested and sentenced to fifteen years` imprisonment on Robben Island, Cape Town, in 1963. On his release in 1978 he was banished to the Cofimvaba district, Transkei, where he died three years later.References
MLANDELI, Moses Matsotso 23A Transkei Defence Force (TDF) soldier who was killed during an attempted coup in Umtata, Transkei, on 22 November 1990. Seven TDF soldiers were killed and some 33 wounded. Four of the coup conspirators were granted amnesty. Six Vlakplaas operatives were granted amnesty for providing arms for the attempted coup. An SADF Military Intelligence operative, who applied for amnesty for his role in supporting the coup, later withdrew his application (AC/2000/036, AC/2001/095 and AC/2001/199).References
MLANDELWA, SijumbaAn iKongo member who was abducted by members of the SAP on 6 June 1960 in Flagstaff, Transkei, following his involvement in the Pondoland revolt. He has never been seen again. See Pondoland revolt. References
MLANGA, ThozamileWas shot dead by named members of the SAP on 23 July 1985 at Phakamisa High School in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. Scholars were involved in a student protest when police randomly shot at students, killing two and injuring six others, including teachers. The perpetrators were found guilty of murder and attempted murder and were sentenced to ten years` imprisonment but did not serve their sentence.References
MLANGENI, Agatha 57She survived an attempted killing when the house in which she and her family were sleeping was burnt down at Inanda, near KwaMashu, Durban, on 10 September 1989 in intensifying conflict between UDF and Inkatha supporters in the area. The family was suspected of harbouring Inkatha supporters.References
MLANGENI, Bhekizizwe Godfrey 39An ANC member and human rights lawyer who was killed by a bomb at his home in Jabulani, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 15 February 1991. The bomb, concealed in headphones, was detonated when he activated a tape recorder. The intended target was Mr Dirk Coetzee, a former Vlakplaas commander, who had exposed the activities of Vlakplaas and was a client of Mr Mlangeni. Nine Security Branch operatives from Vlakplaas and Security Branch Headquarters were granted amnesty (AC/2001/167).References
MLANGENI, Catherine Mamosali 54An ANC supporter who was intimidated, harassed, beaten and tortured by members of the SAP in Jabulani, Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1986 after detention of her student leader son during the state of emergency. Mr Mlangeni was later killed by a parcel bomb manufactured by a Vlakplaas member in 1991. The bomb was meant to kill former Vlakplaas commander Dirk Coetzee. The perpetrators of this act have applied for amnesty.References
MLANGENI, EliasA self-defence unit (SDU) member who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Evaton, Transvaal, on 15 June 1992, the eve of the anniversary of the Soweto uprising. Three SDU members were killed in the same attack which was the forerunner of a spate of similar shootings in the Transvaal.References
MLANGENI, John 20A COSAS member who was severely injured when a booby-trapped hand-grenade exploded in his hands on 25/26 June 1985. See Operation Zero Zero. Fifteen Security Branch operatives, including the head of the Security Branch and other senior personnel, were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/058).References
MLANGENI, John Pipana 39An ANC supporter who was shot dead by IFP supporters at Greytown, Natal, on 6 November 1990.References
MLANGENI, Khobonina MariaWas killed during the Boipatong massacre by IFP supporters in Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal, on 17 June 1992, which left forty five people dead and twenty seven seriously injured. Thirteen perpetrators were granted amnesty, a further three applications were refused (AC/2000/209).References
MLANGENI, Madlenkosi Simon 29An IFP supporter who was shot and stabbed to death by fellow IFP supporters at Estcourt, Natal, on 17 October 1993, when he failed to attend an IFP rally because of work commitments.References
MLANGENI, MbophaWas shot dead by members of the Riot Squad in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 14 September 1976 in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising.References
MLANGENI, Mphikeleli Sidney 36An ANC supporter who was shot dead on 3 November 1991, allegedly by residents of Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong, Transvaal, during ongoing conflict between ANC and IFP supporters.References
MLANGENI, Qondephi 58An IFP supporter who had her house destroyed in an arson attack by fellow IFP supporters at Estcourt, Natal, on 17 October 1993, because her son was believed to be disloyal to the organisation.References
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