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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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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 M
| Name | Age | Description | | | MALATLHELA, Frans | 28 | Was injured when AWB members detonated an explosive at the taxi rank in Westonaria, Transvaal, on 25 April 1994, in an effort to disrupt the electoral process. Five people were killed in the blast. Six AWB members were granted amnesty (AC/1999/0342). See right-wing attacks. | References | | MALATSI, Jeffrey Moshishi | | Was shot in the chest and killed in Soweto, on 17 April 1992 while participating in a march to protest against violence in the township. The march passed the IFP-aligned Dobsonville hostel. | References | | MALATSI, Tsidiso Selby | | Was shot dead by members of the IFP-aligned Toaster gang and IFP supporters in Tembisa, Transvaal, on 31 July 1993 during a raid on township residents. The conflict increased when the body of a gang leader was exhumed and allegedly burnt by township residents. Despite a peace pact signed between the IFP and ANC to ensure a second funeral, IFP supporters attacked Tembisa and killed thirty people and injured twenty one others on the day of the funeral. See Toaster gang. | References | | MALAZA, Elsie Popana | 16 | Was severely beaten by Imbokodo members in KwaNdebele in 1986 during conflict over the proposed independence of KwaNdebele. See Imbokodo. | References | | MALAZA, Hessie | | Was severely beaten by Imbokodo members in KwaNdebele, in 1986 during conflict over the proposed independence of KwaNdebele. See Imbokodo. | References | | MALAZA, Jabu | 38 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured in Tweefontein, KwaNdebele, in April 1986 when Imbokodo members tried to force him to become a vigilante during violent conflict over incorporation. | References | | MALAZA, Joseph | 28 | Was killed 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. Twelve people, including Mr Malaza`s cousin, were killed and six were wounded in the operation. Mr Malaza was a resident of Soweto, Johannesburg. See Gaborone raid. | References | | MALAZA, Kheni Thomas | 20 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Mofolo, Soweto, Transvaal, in August 1976 during conflict between hostel-dwellers and township residents. Violence erupted after the State attempted to undermine the Soweto uprising by encouraging hostel-dwellers to attack the community. | References | | MALAZA, Thoko | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 21 November 1985 during a protest march against high rentals. | References | | MALAZA, Vele | | Was severely beaten in detention on 10 September 1976 at Breyten, Transvaal. He was arrested on suspicion of having burnt down three factories. | References | | MALAZA, Winnie | | Was severely beaten by Imbokodo members in KwaNdebele, in 1986 during protests over the proposed independence of KwaNdebele. See Imbokodo. | References | | MALEBANE, Achapfane | | Was injured when Security Branch members detonated an explosive device at the Why Not Club, Vanderbijl Square, Johannesburg, on 21 September 1988. The club was targeted because it was allegedly frequented by ANC supporters. Four members of the Witwatersrand Security Branch, including the divisional commander and his deputy, and one Vlakplaas operative were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/2001/046). | References | | MALEBE, Jimmy Johannes | 19 | A member of the SAP who was severely injured when MK operatives attacked the Wonderboompoort police station, Pretoria, on 26 December 1981 as part of the ANC military campaign. Three of the perpetrators were executed for the attack. One MK operative was granted amnesty (AC/2000/195). | References | | MALEBESE, Sabata Samson | | A SANCO member who suffered damage to his home in Ficksburg, Orange Free State (OFS), on 3 August 1993, when it was stoned by ANC supporters. There was conflict between local branches of the ANC and SANCO at the time. | References | | MALEBO, Louisa Manku | 44 | A Bophuthatswana PPP secretary who was arrested in May 1988 and June 1989 by named members of the Bophuthatswana Police and placed in solitary confinement at Tlhabane, Bophuthatswana. The Bophuthatswana Police frequently detained political activists during June 16 commemorations. | References | | MALEBO, Sekgopi | | He suffered damage to property when his home in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, was petrol-bombed by members of the Orange Free State Security Branch, in the 1980s. They allegedly believed him to be a UDF supporter. A Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0026). | References | | MALEDZA, Zaba | | An ANC member who died while in prison in an ANC camp in Angola in 1984. Although suicide could not be ruled out, negligence due to poor detention facilities also contributed to his death. One ANC camp commander was granted amnesty for negligence in the death (AC/2000/149). | References | | MALEETE, Maruping Mishack | 34 | A FAWU member who was injured in a hand grenade attack on a bus he was travelling on by named members of the rival UWUSA union at Ratanda, near Heidelberg, Johannesburg, on 28 September 1992. One passenger died and many others were injured in this incident. | References | | MALEFAHLE, Alfred | | He lost his shop when it was demolished by members of the SAP in Moutse, KwaNdebele, in January 1986 during violent conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MALEFAHLO, Makwape | 64 | Was hacked and burnt to death by `comrades` in Moutse, KwaNdebele, on 7 September 1986 during conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References |
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