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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 | | | MASOGA, Tlhong Justice | 50 | He had his home burnt down on 2 February 1980 at GaMatlala, Lebowa, by supporters of Chief BK Matlala because Mr Masoga resisted Lebowa`s proposed independence from South Africa. | References | | MASOKANYE, Liziwe | | Was shot dead by named members of the SAP in Kayamnandi, Stellenbosch, Cape, on 6 September 1989, while she was walking in the street with friends. There were widespread protests, shootings and fatalities in and around Cape Town arising from the apartheid elections being held that day. | References | | MASOKOAMENG, Norah | | Was repeatedly kicked in the stomach by members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in 1983 and subsequently died of her injuries. Police continually harassed the family after her sister went into exile. Police arrived at Ms Masokoameng`s house to inform her of their role in the death of someone known to the family and then attacked her. Police were allegedly trying to stem rising resistance to the Black Local Authorities Act in Alexandra. | References | | MASOLA, Jabulane James | 43 | Was severely beaten by members of the Chesterville A-Team in 1986, because he was thought to be a UDF supporter. | References | | MASOLA, Mothomone Ephraim | 38 | An ANC supporter who was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police in Hammanskraal, Transvaal, on 25 August 1993. | References | | MASOLENG, Pinkie Sidney | 28 | A UDF supporter who was detained and severely assaulted by named members of the Security Branch on 28 August 1985 in Aliwal North, Cape. | References | | MASOLOKE, Tsatsawane Anna | 38 | Was tear-gassed and beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at Maboloko, near Brits, Transvaal, after a protest march by the Maboloko community on 15 March 1993. | References | | MASOMBUKA (NKABINDA), Ester | 48 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophutha-tswana, on 26 March 1986 during a mass protest against police brutality. See City Rocks shooting. | References | | MASOMBUKA, Bapalela Johanna | | She fled her home after `comrades` decided to `necklace` her and her husband in Moutse, KwaNdebele, in 1986 during conflict over incorporation into KwaNdebele. | References | | MASOMBUKA, Elizabeth | 21 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, on 26 March 1986, while taking part in a mass protest against police brutality. See City Rocks Shooting. | References | | MASOMBUKA, John | | Was detained, beaten with batons and kicked on the head by members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, on 18 June 1976 when the Soweto uprising spread to neighbouring areas. | References | | MASOMBUKA, Zanele | 2 | Was severely beaten by members of the Bophuthatswana Police at City Rocks Stadium, Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, on 26 March 1986. She was with her mother and sister taking part in a mass protest against police brutality. See City Rocks Shooting. | References | | MASON, Cedric | | A former member of the banned Christian Institute who suffered intimidation and harrassment by members of the Security Branch during March and April 1983. A Witwatersrand Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/2001/005). | References | | MASON, Penelope | | A former member of the banned Christian Institute who suffered intimidation and harrassment by members of the Security Branch during March and April 1983. A Witwatersrand Security Branch operative was granted amnesty (AC/2001/005). | References | | MASONDO (CHILIZA), Ramakale Lungile | 1 | She survived an attempted killing when a booby-trapped television set exploded at her home on 11 May 1987 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The explosion killed her mother, a Zimbabwean citizen married to an exiled ANC official. The explosion was set up by a named person, allegedly recruited for this operation by members of the then SADF`s Special Forces/Military Intelligence. Her father, Mr Vusumuzi Masondo (aka `Mhlophe Chiliza`), was not at home at the time. | References | | MASONDO, Basil | 7 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | MASONDO, Caroline | 2 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | MASONDO, Joseph Velly | 36 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References | | MASONDO, Mduduzi | 48 | A UDF supporter who was detained by named members of the Security Branch in Newcastle, Natal, on 17 June 1986, allegedly because of his involvement in the rates boycott at Sibongile township. | References | | MASONDO, Mpho | 3 | Was injured when a limpet mine, planted by MK operatives, exploded during lunchtime at the Wimpy restaurant in Benoni, Transvaal, on 30 July 1988. One woman was killed and at least sixty six people were injured. Four MK operatives were granted amnesty for the planning and execution of the attack (AC/1999/0294). | References |
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