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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 | | | MASILELA, Mdasie Johanna | 52 | She lost her house and possessions in Goederede, near Dennilton, Kwa-Ndebele, in July 1975 in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted, which resulted in attacks on people and property. | References | | MASILELA, Samuel | | A COSAS member who was recruited for military training by a Security Branch agent purporting to be an MK operative, and was killed in the Nietverdiend ambush near the Botswana border on 26 June 1986. Eight operatives from SADF Special Forces, Northern and Western Transvaal Security Branches were granted amnesty for the operation (AC/1999/0190, AC/1999/0192,AC/1999/0194, AC/1999/0031, AC/1999/0188, AC/1999/0030 and AC/1999/0197). | References | | MASILELA, Skons Petrus | 27 | He lost his house and possessions in Goederede, near Dennilton, Kwa-Ndebele, in July 1975 in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted, which resulted in the attacks on people and property. | References | | MASILELA, Soni Petros | 66 | Disappeared after being abducted in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, on 17 August 1986. | References | | MASILELA, Sophy | | Was killed on a farm road near Nelspruit, Transvaal, when the car she was travelling in detonated a landmine on 17 August 1986. Planting of landmines aimed at military patrols in rural areas was part of the ANC`s campaign but was called off due to the high civilian casualty rate. | References | | MASILELA, Thulani | 15 | A Soweto Student Congress member who was shot and injured by members of the government-aligned Rasta Gang in 1989 in Zola, Soweto, Johannesburg. | References | | MASILELA, Thulare Booi | 70 | He lost his house and possessions in Goederede, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975 in an attack by supporters of Chief Mahlangu. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted, which resulted in attacks on people and property. | References | | MASILELA, Velaphi | | An ANC supporter who was shot dead and his body was burnt on 3 August 1992 in Katlehong, Transvaal, allegedly by ANC supporters. | References | | MASILO, Innocentia Tebogo | 38 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Phokeng, Bophuthatswana, reportedly to force her to become an informer. Ms Masilo was detained and tortured for two weeks. | References | | MASILO, Jones Tony | 23 | A UDF supporter who was severely beaten with a sjambok by members of the SAP at a friend`s funeral in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, on 22 September 1984. Mr Masilo was also shot and injured with a rubber bullet. | References | | MASILO, Mafete Chilboy | 21 | An ANC supporter who was shot dead by members of the SAP and the `ZimZim` group in Khutsong, Carletonville, Transvaal, on 15 December 1990. The ANC branch split into two groups - the `Zim-zims` and the `Gadaffis` which led to conflict in the community. Mr Masilo was attending the night vigil of a `Gadaffi` member when he was killed. See also Khutsong Youth Congress. | References | | MASILO, Solomon Mohauli | 25 | Was shot and severely injured by members of the SAP in Sharpeville, Vereeniging, Transvaal, during the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960. | References | | MASILWANE, Eliza | 17 | Was shot and severely injured in the arm and stomach by members of the SAP in Meadowlands, Soweto, on 14 September 1977 during conflict between students and police. Ms Masilwane was nine months pregnant when she was caught in the crossfire. She was placed under police guard in hospital. Her baby, born by caesarean section, had been injured on his shoulder during the attack. | References | | MASIMINI, Nogwebile | 35 | She had her home destroyed in an arson attack at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, during 1993, in ongoing political conflict between the `Red` and `Green` factions. | References | | MASIMOLA, Mthunjela Eva | | She lost her house and possessions in Nebo, near Dennilton, KwaNdebele, in July 1975 in an attack by supporters of Chief Jack. Chief Mahlangu supported the incorporation of the village into the tribal authority of Lebowa but many residents resisted, resulting in attacks on people and property. | References | | MASIMULA, Jan Masondo | 21 | An ANC member who was shot dead by members of the SAP in Siyabuswa, KwaNdebele, in 1986 while attending a youth meeting. KwaNdebele was tense due to the State`s attempt to impose independence on the area. | References | | MASIMULA, Noyende Paulina | 24 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured, by IFP-aligned Khetisi Kheswa gang members in Sebokeng, Transvaal, on 12 January 1991 while attending the night vigil of an ANCYL member killed by the gang. Gang members fired and threw hand grenades at the mourners, killing a number of people and injuring several others. When police arrived at the scene they provided no protection and ignored both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MASIMULA, Sithengani Helen | | Was shot dead, allegedly by members of the SAP, during an attack on residents by IFP supporters in Vosloorus, Transvaal, on 8 September 1990 during political conflict in the area. | References | | MASINA, Elias | | Was one of three civilians killed when a car bomb, planted by MK operatives, exploded outside the NBS building in Witbank, Transvaal, on 24 October 1988. The building was used for commercial purposes, but also housed the Witbank Security Branch offices. Three people were killed and over 20 were injured, mainly civilians. Two MK operatives were granted amnesty for the bombing (AC/2000/055). | References | | MASINA, Hloniphile | 18 | Was shot and partially paralysed by members of the SAP in Senaoane, Soweto, while protesting against the teaching of Afrikaans at the school on 17 September 1976. See Soweto uprising. | References |
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