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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 | | | MASINA, Johannes | | An ANC supporter who was assaulted with sjamboks and hit on his left eye by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Mabopane, Bophuthatswana, on 17 March 1990. Mr Masina lost his eye as a result of his injuries. | References | | MASINA, Musa Thomas | 28 | Was shot dead 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 mourners, killing a number and injuring several others. Police arrived but provided no protection and ignored both the attackers and the injured. See Nangalembe night vigil massacre. | References | | MASINA, Stanley Sandile | 18 | Was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Cape Town in 1976, during a march by students of Langa High School to protest against the shooting of the students in the 1976 Soweto uprising. | References | | MASINA, Zodwa | | She had her house at Bhambayi, near KwaMashu, Durban, destroyed in an arson attack by IFP supporters on 23 September 1993, during ongoing political conflict between the `Red` and `Green` factions. | References | | MASINDA, Christopher | | A security guard who was held up at gunpoint and tied up by ANC self-defence (SDU) members at the Giwi Breyton Construction compound in Evander, Transvaal, on 6 July 1992. One security guard was shot dead and another shot and injured. The SDU members, who sought to seize guns at the site, were engaged in clashes with the Black Cats in Ermelo, Transvaal. Two SDU members were granted amnesty (AC/19998/0121). See self-defence units (SDU). | References | | MASINGA, (first name not given) | | An ANC supporter who was targeted for elimination by IFP members at Hlanganani Hall, Esikhawini, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, during 1992. One perpetrator in the conspiracy was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | MASINGA, Benjamin | | A member of the SAP who was killed by a group of COSAS members and UDF supporters in Atteridgeville, Transvaal, on 19 April 1986. Mr Masinga was assaulted at his home with sticks and axes, then dragged to a nearby school where he was stoned, doused with petrol and set alight. Four COSAS members and UDF supporters applied for amnesty, three were granted and one was refused (AC/2001/147). | References | | MASINGA, Bongiwe | | An IFP supporter who was shot dead by fellow IFP supporters in Enseleni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 April 1994, allegedly because the perpetrators were looking for her brother who had joined the ANC. | References | | MASINGA, Elphas Ndabazabantu | | A member of the KZP who was targeted for elimination by IFP members at Sundumbili, KwaZulu, near Mandini, Natal, in August 1991. One perpetrator was granted amnesty (AC/1999/0332). | References | | MASINGA, Lemonade Mkase | | Was burnt to death after being doused with petrol and set alight by alleged `comrades` in Malelane, Transvaal, on 1 June 1986. | References | | MASINGA, Mirriam Nomathimithi | 78 | Was shot in the leg at her home in KwaThema, Transvaal, by a named SAP member in October 1993. The police reportedly apologised to Ms Masinga once they realised they had the wrong address. | References | | MASINGA, Ntombi Hilda | 54 | An ANC supporter who had her house petrol-bombed by Inkatha supporters in Esimozomeni, Richmond, Natal, on 26 May 1990. | References | | MASINGA, Thozwana | 52 | Was shot and severely burnt when her home was attacked by IFP supporters in Enseleni, KwaZulu, near Empangeni, Natal, on 6 April 1994 in political conflict in the area during the run-up to the April 1994 elections. | References | | MASIPHA, Ananias Boksa | 23 | An ANC supporter who was shot and injured by members of the SAP in Naboomspruit, Transvaal, on 14 April 1993. | References | | MASITHA, Mekia Thele | 34 | He lost his house in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthutswana, on 29 September 1976 during a dispute over the chieftaincy of the area. | References | | MASITHA, Sobane Paulos | 37 | He lost his house in an arson attack in Maboloko, Bophuthatswana, in 1976 during a conflict between chiefs in the area. | References | | MASITHI, Nyamukamadi | | Was burnt to death in Thohoyandou, Venda, on 4 February 1990 by named ANC supporters who accused her of being a government leader responsible for ritual murders and reinforcing her position by the use of witchcraft. One of the perpetrators applied for amnesty. | References | | MASITHI, Thari William | 49 | He lost his home in an arson attack by named perpetrators in Thohoyando, Venda, 11 February 1990 because he was suspected of practising witchcraft. Mr Masithi`s mother was killed in the attack. | References | | MASIYA, Ms (first name not given) | | Was publicly assaulted in Hambanathi, near Verulam, Natal, on 5 May 1985, by Inkatha supporters who were allegedly taking possession of the homes of UDF supporters. | References | | MASOEU, Samuel | 44 | Was permanently injured when he was pushed from a moving train and shot five times in the back by IFP supporters in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on 14 April 1992. See train violence. | References |
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