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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 | | | MASHAYA, Thembekile Virginia | 37 | An ANC supporter was beaten by IFP supporters on her way to a polling station at Paulpietersburg, Natal on 27 April 1994, the first day of the April 1994 elections. Ms Mashaya`s house had been burnt down by IFP supporters the previous month. | References | | MASHAZI, Jan Mkhombiseni | 67 | Was shot dead in Vosloorus, Transvaal, in 1993 during political conflict. | References | | MASHEGO, Andries | 8 | Was abducted and killed by Imbokodo vigilantes in Dennilton, KwaNdebele, on 1 January 1986. The Imbokodo, led by named KwaNdebele officials, invaded Moutse immediately after it was officially incorporated into KwaNdebele. Between 200 and 360 individuals were abducted and assaulted on the day Andries was killed to try to suppress resistance to incorporation. | References | | MASHEGO, Aubrey Mias | | He survived an attempt on his life when his brother`s house at KwaGuqa, Witbank, Transvaal, was bombed by members of the Security Branch in March 1986 because of his brother`s political activities. | References | | MASHEGO, Dan | | Was abducted from his home in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, by Imbokodo vigilantes on 1 January 1986 and assaulted at Siyabuswa community hall in attacks led by named KwaNdebele officials. The attacks were designed to suppress resistance to incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MASHEGO, Early Elside | | He survived an attempt on his life when his brother`s house at KwaGuqa, near Witbank, Transvaal, was bombed by members of the Security Branch in March 1986 because of his brother`s political activities. | References | | MASHEGO, Joseph | | Was shot dead by IFP supporters in Swanieville, near Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 12 May 1991. IFP-supporting hostel-dwellers were retaliating against a previous attack by ANC-supporting squatters and approximately one hundred and fifteen shacks were set alight, twenty seven people were killed and twenty five vehicles were burnt. Twelve people were charged with crimes ranging from murder to arson but were acquitted due to lack of evidence. | References | | MASHEGO, Martha | | She survived an attempt on her life when her sister`s house was bombed by members of the Security Branch at KwaGuga, near Witbank, Transvaal, in March 1986 because of her son`s political activities. | References | | MASHEGO, Nancy | | Was exposed to dangerous chemicals fumes when her house was bombed in KwaGuqa, near Witbank, Transvaal, in March 1986. Ms Mashego`s home was attacked because her son was wanted by the police for political activities. | References | | MASHEGO, Sekwayi Barney | 34 | Was severely beaten by members of the SAP after his arrest in KwaGuga, near Witbank, Transvaal, in August 1985. During March 1986, his house was destroyed in an explosion. In 1986 Mr Mashego was detained twice, the second time he was held in solitary confinement for six months. On October 29, 1998 Mr Mashego was again arrested and assaulted by members of the Security Police based in Witbank. | References | | MASHEGO, Sello Livers | | He survived an attempt on his life when his brother`s house was bombed by members of the Security Branch at KwaGuga, near Witbank, Transvaal, in March 1986 because of his brother`s political activities. | References | | MASHEGO, Sibangani Shadrack | | An ANCYL member who was shot dead by members of the SAP on 29 November 1993 at KaNyamazane, Nelspruit, Transvaal, for allegedly resisting arrest during political conflict in the township. | References | | MASHEGO, Steven Subie Boy | | Was shot dead by members of the SAP in Munsieville, Krugersdorp, Transvaal, on 9 December 1985 during a consumer boycott. Mashego was shot during a confrontation between residents and the police. | References | | MASHEGOANE, Selby | 16 | Was shot by members of the SAP in Wattville, Benoni, Transvaal, on 16 June 1976 during unrest associated with the Soweto uprising. | References | | MASHEKANE, Machoene Joas | | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because Mr Mashekane resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASHELA, Don Sipho (aka Ben Maseko) | | An ANC supporter was interrogated and assaulted by a camp administrator in Angola during September 1981. One ANC camp administrator was granted amnesty (AC/2000/149). | References | | MASHELE, Agnes Mimi | 19 | Was injured when she fled and cut herself on broken glass when unidentified gunmen opened fire with AK47s from a vehicle in Daveyton, Transvaal, on 8 August 1993. Seven people were killed in this attack. See drive-by shootings. | References | | MASHELE, Calvin Khazamula | 19 | An ANC supporter was severely injured after being shot twice in the right hand by members of the SADF at a roadblock in Komatipoort, Transvaal, on 11 January 1991. His right hand is now permanently disabled. | References | | MASHELE, George | 29 | Was killed instantly when members of the ISU allegedly threw a hand grenade into his house during the night in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 7 July 1992. Police also broke down doors and smashed windows in a search for hidden arms. Another family member also died in the attack. | References | | MASHELE, Johannes | | He had his home damaged when a hand grenade, thrown by MK operatives at the home of a policeman, hit his home in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 15 April 1988. Three MK operatives were granted amnesty (AC/2000/199). | References |
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