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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 M
| Name | Age | Description | | | MANGWANYANA, Bongekile | 48 | An ANC supporter who had her house burnt down by IFP supporters in KwaMthethwa, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 16 December 1992. | References | | MANGWEJANE, Morwagaabusi George | 23 | Was severely beaten and tortured by members of the SAP after his arrest in Jouberton, Klerksdorp, Transvaal, on 21 March 1986 during political conflict in the area. | References | | MANGWELE, Nkete Welhelmina | 63 | Was seriously assaulted by AWB supporters in Tshing, Ventersdorp, Transvaal, on 11 May 1991. The perpetrators destroyed property and assaulted various residents in this informal settlement, accusing them of squatting illegally in the area. | References | | MANGWENI, Tsalikhuba Thomas | 46 | He lost his home, shop and all his possessions in an arson attack in Nyanga, Cape Town, in May 1986, during the mass destruction of UDF-supporting informal settlements by Witdoeke vigilantes acting with the tacit approval and aid of the security forces. | References | | MANI, Andile | 8 months | Died from a heart attack when members of the SAP, on patrol in Soweto, Port Elizabeth, fired teargas into the yard of the family home in February 1985. | References | | MANI, Mhlo Phegi Daniel | 37 | Was forced to drink petrol and was then stabbed to death by UDF supporters in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Transvaal, on 27 April 1986 because of his friendship with a policeman. Mr Mani`s body was burnt when the owner of the house where the service was to be held refused to accept his body. | References | | MANI, Motlagomane Johanna | 30 | Was harassed and intimidated by ANC supporters in April 1986. | References | | MANINJWA, Fikile Eric | 22 | Was shot by members of the SAP in Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg, on 6 August 1976 in the aftermath of the Soweto uprising. His leg was amputated as a result. | References | | MANISI, February | | A member of the ANCYL who was arrested on arson charges in Colesberg, Cape, on 12 September 1992, and was tortured by named members of the SAP. He was acquitted of the arson charges. | References | | MANJATHI, Boyi | 18 months | Was shot dead in a vehicle by a naval guard at a roadblock in Nyanga, Cape Town, on 1 April 1960. Boyi`s family was trying to take him to hospital during the curfew imposed after the Pass Law protests. | References | | MANJATI, Mcebisi | | A COSAS member who was assaulted with batons by members of the SAP at the police station in Alicedale, Cape, on 15 September 1986 during a state of emergency. See police brutality. | References | | MANJO, Thamsanqa Gorden | 21 | A COSAS member who was detained and assaulted by named members of the Security Branch in Parys, OFS, on several occasions from 18 April 1986, allegedly because he was organising school boycotts. | References | | MANKAHLANE, Parks | | He survived an attempt on his life by SADF members at his home in Nelspruit, Transvaal, on an unspecified date between 1987 and 1989. Mr Mankahlane, whom they believed to be an ANC supporter, managed to escape. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2001/277). | References | | MANKAYI, Arthur | | Was hacked with axes and pangas by hostel-dwellers in Mzimhlophe, Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 24 August 1976. Two of his brothers were killed with him when violence erupted after the State used hostel-dwellers in their brutal suppression of the Soweto uprising. | References | | MANKAYI, Benjamin | 22 | Was hacked with pangas by hostel-dwellers in Mzimhlophe, Soweto, Johannes-burg, on 24 August 1976. Two of his brothers were killed with him when violence erupted after the State used hostel-dwellers in their brutal suppression of the Soweto uprising. | References | | MANKAYI, Lesley Gcinikhaya | 23 | A SAYCO member who was detained by members of the SAP in Steynsburg, Cape, on 5 October 1985, allegedly because he was suspected of arson. | References | | MANKUMBA, Mason Mlindeli | | A security guard who died when he was shot by APLA operatives during an armed robbery at the Universityof the Transkei in Umtata, Transkei, on 18 February 1993. The perpetrators robbed the university of R500 000, shot Mr Mankumba and injured two other people. See APLA attacks. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/2000/106). | References | | MANKUNGU, Daniel Manoko | 26 | Was shot and seriously injured by members of the SAP in Langa, Cape Town, on 21 March 1960. Police opened fire on a large crowd who had gathered to protest against the Pass Laws, killing three people and injuring many more. | References | | MANKUNGU, Gxiva | 50 | An ANC supporter who was assaulted by members of the SAP in KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, near Durban, on 6 January 1986. Mr Mankungu was allegedly defending himself against attackers armed with spears and assegais, when police arrived and assaulted him, burnt down his house and detained him for three days. | References | | MANKUROANE, Beauty Monnye | 28 | Was severely beaten by named Bophuthatswana Police in Taung, Bophuthatswana, on 19 September 1988 because she supported deposed Chief Mankuroane. | References |
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